How long does Coconut Burfi take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Coconut Burfi serve?

10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Coconut Burfi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Coconut Burfi?

2 cup Coconut (Grated), 2 cup Sugar, ¾ cup Water, ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder, 4 tsp Ghee, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Coconut Burfi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Coconut Burfi?

About 247 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Coconut Burfi

Name: Coconut Burfi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 cup Coconut (Grated); 2 cup Sugar; ¾ cup Water; ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder; 4 tsp Ghee

45 min
not spicy
Serves 10

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Fresh Coconut Burfi, Burfi Recipe, Thengai Burfi · Veg · Sweets & Desserts

Sweets & Desserts Jain Gluten-free

Coconut burfi, or thengai burfi: fresh ground coconut cooked in sugar syrup with cardamom and ghee. Makes 10 servings, 45 minutes plus setting, with video.

Good for: Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Party

Ingredients

5 items

10 people

Coconut (Grated)2 cup
Sugar2 cup
Water¾ cup
Cardamom Powder¼ tsp
Ghee4 tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 10 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 10 people
Energy	247kcal	2470kcal
Protein	0.6g	6g
Carbohydrate	45g	448g
Fat	8.2g	82g
Fibre	1.7g	17g
Sugar	43g	432g

Cookd masalas for coconut (grated)

Method

1
Grind grated coconut to coarse texture and keep aside.
Coconut (Grated)
2
Heat a pan and add sugar and water. Prepare sugar syrup.Boil the syrup to a one string consistency.
SugarWater
3
Add the grinded coconut to the sugar syrup. Add cardamom powder and stir continuously.
Cardamom Powder
4
Gradually add the ghee and stir. Mix till the mixture holds the shape
Ghee
5
Now transfer the coconut mixture to a greased plate.
6
Allow to set and cut into pieces when it is not completely set. Once it is completely set unmould and store in an airtight container.

Before you start

How long does Coconut Burfi take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Coconut Burfi serve?: 10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Coconut Burfi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Coconut Burfi spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Coconut Burfi?: 2 cup Coconut (Grated), 2 cup Sugar, ¾ cup Water, ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder, 4 tsp Ghee, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Coconut Burfi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Coconut Burfi?: About 247 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.