Makhana Barfi | मखाना बर्फी

A delicious, rich and flavourful Indian sweet made with roasted makhana, nuts, edible gum, milk and saffron.
Makhana Barfi | मखाना बर्फी
A delicious, rich and flavourful Indian sweet made with roasted makhana, nuts, edible gum, milk and saffron.
Steps
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp ghee, roast makhana on low-medium heat until crisp. Cool and grind coarsely.
- 2
In the same pan, add ghee and roast chopped nuts until golden. Set aside.
- 3
Add more ghee, fry edible gum in batches until puffed. Cool and crush.
- 4
In a heavy pan, combine milk, milk powder, sugar, and saffron. Stir on low heat until smooth.
- 5
- 6
Cook, stirring, until thickened. Gradually add makhana powder, mixing to avoid lumps.
- 7
Add roasted nuts and crushed gum. Cook until mixture thickens and leaves pan sides.
- 8
Grease a tray with ghee. Spread mixture evenly. Garnish with sliced nuts, press gently.
- 9
Cool and set for 1–2 hours. Cut into squares or diamonds to serve.
Tips
Roast the makhana until completely crisp before grinding. Fry the edible gum until fully puffed; discard any hard, unpuffed pieces. Keep the heat low when cooking the milk mixture to prevent it from sticking or burning. If the mixture becomes too thick before the makhana is fully incorporated, add a small splash of warm milk.
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