Bajra Dates Burfi

Name: Bajra Dates Burfi
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup bajra grains, dry roasted & ground to a fine powder; 12-15 seedless dates, soaked in warm water for an hour; 3 tbsp ghee; 2 tbsp milk powder; 2 tbsp almond powder; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder; 1 tsp. rose water; 1 tbsp. mixed nuts; 1 tsp. dry rose petals; 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#Navratrisatvikfood - Want to surprise your family and friends with a really unique dessert? Then try this sugar free and guilt free burfi made of Bajra (Pearl Millet) and dates. I have not added any artificial colour.

So give it a try and surprise your loved ones with this healthy and exotic dessert.They are extremely easy and quick to prepare. Serve them as an offering to God or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator to be enjoyed later.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

1/2 cupbajra grains, dry roasted & ground to a fine powder
12-15seedless dates, soaked in warm water for an hour
3 tbspghee
2 tbspmilk powder
2 tbspalmond powder
1/2 cupmilk
1/4 tsp.cardamom powder
1 tsp.rose water
1 tbsp.mixed nuts
1 tsp.dry rose petals
1/2 tsp.toasted sesame seeds

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Steps

1

Blend the dates to a fine paste and keep aside. Heat 2 tbsp. ghee in a pan and saute the bajra powder for 1-2 minutes.
2

Add the dates puree, milk powder and almond powder. Mix well and add the milk followed by the cardamom powder.
3

Combine everything well and continue to saute on a low flame till everything comes together and leaves the sides of the pan. Add the remaining ghee and mix well.
4

Switch off the flame and add the rose water. Transfer to a greased plate and garnish with the chopped nuts, rose petals and sesame seeds.
5

Set aside to cool down before refrigerating for an hour. Cut as desired and relish this unique, healthy and exotic dessert.