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Makhana Barfi | मखाना बर्फी
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Makhana Barfi | मखाना बर्फी

Rekha Bapodra
Rekha Bapodra @rekhascooking
Wilby, England, United Kingdom

A delicious, rich and flavourful Indian sweet made with roasted makhana, nuts, edible gum, milk and saffron.

A delicious, rich and flavourful Indian sweet made with roasted makhana, nuts, edible gum, milk and saffron.

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Makhana Barfi | मखाना बर्फी

Rekha Bapodra
Rekha Bapodra @rekhascooking
Wilby, England, United Kingdom

A delicious, rich and flavourful Indian sweet made with roasted makhana, nuts, edible gum, milk and saffron.

A delicious, rich and flavourful Indian sweet made with roasted makhana, nuts, edible gum, milk and saffron.

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Ingredients

Approximately 16–20 pieces
  • 2 cupsMakhana (fox nuts)
  • 3 tablespoons(divided as needed) Ghee
  • 1 cupMixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios), chopped
  • 1/2 cupEdible gum (gond)
  • 1 cupMilk
  • 1/2 cupMilk powder
  • 1/2 cupSugar
  • a fewSaffron strands
  • as neededSliced almonds and pistachios (for garnish)
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  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp ghee, roast makhana on low-medium heat until crisp. Cool and grind coarsely.

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  2. 2

    In the same pan, add ghee and roast chopped nuts until golden. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Add more ghee, fry edible gum in batches until puffed. Cool and crush.

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  4. 4

    In a heavy pan, combine milk, milk powder, sugar, and saffron. Stir on low heat until smooth.

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  5. 5

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  6. 6

    Cook, stirring, until thickened. Gradually add makhana powder, mixing to avoid lumps.

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  7. 7

    Add roasted nuts and crushed gum. Cook until mixture thickens and leaves pan sides.

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  8. 8

    Grease a tray with ghee. Spread mixture evenly. Garnish with sliced nuts, press gently.

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  9. 9

    Cool and set for 1–2 hours. Cut into squares or diamonds to serve.

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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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Rekha Bapodra
Rekha Bapodra @rekhascooking
on October 19, 2026 11:10
Wilby, England, United Kingdom
Hi all, my name is Rekha. I am Indian by birth, born in Uganda, East Africa, I now live in Wilby, Northamptonshire/England.I retired at the age of 60 due to severe arthritis. I am married, a mother and grandmother.I learnt to cook from my parents at a very young age of seven. I started to cook simple dishes for the family and gradually learnt how to cook. My mum use to cook at our shop where we sold Indian sweets and savouries. I have learnt a lot from my mum. I started cooking fusion dishes and learning from others. My strong point is making sweet dishes and innovating new dishes. I can improvise and be creative in leftover dishes.I love being on Cookpad because I can share and learn new recipes. I have also made a lot of friends.
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