How long does Thenga Burfi take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Thenga Burfi serve?

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

Is Thenga Burfi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Thenga Burfi?

1 cup Coconut, 1 cup Sugar, 6 Almonds, 1 tbsp Ghee, ½ tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Thenga Burfi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Thenga Burfi?

About 374 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thenga Burfi

Name: Thenga Burfi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 cup Coconut; 1 cup Sugar; ½ tsp Cardamom Powder; 1 tbsp Ghee; 6 Almonds

30 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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

Also known as Coconut burfi · Veg · Sweets & Desserts

Sweets & Desserts Jain Gluten-free

Thenga burfi, a burfi of leftover coconut residue roasted in ghee with sugar and cardamom. Serves 4, 30 minutes, with a step-by-step Kuppai series video.

Good for: Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja

Ingredients

5 items

4 people

Ghee2 tbsp
Coconut1 cup
Sugar1 cup
Cardamom Powder½ tsp
Almonds6

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	374kcal	1496kcal
Protein	1.4g	5.6g
Carbohydrate	57g	227g
Fat	17g	68g
Fibre	2.6g	10g
Sugar	54g	216g

Method

1
Heat ghee in a pan Add the coconut residue and roast it for a while Add sugar, cardamom powder and roast till right consistency is achieved
GheeCoconutSugarCardamom Powder
2
Add the mixture to a greased plate, spread it out and let it set Cut it into pieces and serve.
GheeAlmonds

Before you start

How long does Thenga Burfi take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thenga Burfi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thenga Burfi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Thenga Burfi spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Thenga Burfi?: 1 cup Coconut, 1 cup Sugar, 6 Almonds, 1 tbsp Ghee, ½ tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thenga Burfi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Thenga Burfi?: About 374 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.