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NARIYAL KI BARFI - Double layered rose and coconut barfi

Coconut dessert is popularly made in Maharashtra especially during Narali Purnima. 

Today I’ve made a 2 layered and 2 flavored coconut Barfi.

You can substitute the rose flavor to any other flavor of your choice( khus, saffron, paan, chocolate, etc) 

This is a quick and easy version of coconut Barfi and is ready in less than half an hour.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2cups desiccated coconut

  • ¾ th cup milk

  • ½ -¾ cup sugar ( can adjust to taste)

  • ½ cup of milk powder 

  • 3tsp ghee

  • 2-3 tbsp rose syrup

  • 1-2 tbsp rose petals

  • 2tbsp Mawa

  • 2tbsp desiccated coconut 

  • Pistachios and rose petals for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Add desiccated coconut ( 2 cups) in a pan. Add milk, sugar, milk powder, and ghee.

  • Turn on the flame to low med and mix well

  • Add Mawa

  • Keep stirring for around 10-12 mins or until mixture forms dough-like consistency and leaves sides of the pan easily

  • Transfer half of this mixture to a container or plate. Spread it out evenly to give a square shape

  • Add rose syrup and rose petals to the remaining half of the coconut mixture in the pan. Add 2tbsp of desiccated coconut and stir well

  • Cook for another 4-5 mins or until rose and coconut mixture thickens 

  • Switch off the gas and spread this mix over the square coconut mixture 

  • Spread evenly with help of spatula

  • Leave to set at room temp for at least an hour 

  • Cut Barfi into pieces and garnish with pistachios and rose petals

  • Your super easy, quick and delicious coconut rose burfi is ready 

  • Enjoy