Mango barfi is a fragrant and flavorful Indian sweet made with mango pulp, coconut,condensed milk and milk powder. Bursting with mango flavor, it is a tropical twist on traditional milk barfi . It is one of the easiest desserts you can make with the mangoes and some easily available ingredients.
Ingredients:
Mango Puree: I used ready made canned Kesar mango puree. You can use fresh ripe and sweet mangoes like Kesar, Alphonso or Dusheri as they are not fibrous. Just cut in cubes and blend. You might need to adjust the sweetness as ready made puree is already sweetened.
Milk Powder: I used Nido brand whole milk powder as it has a good percentage of milk fat. Don’t use low fat milk powder.
Double cream : It gives richness to the barfi. Don’t use low fat or single cream.
Nuts: I have used almonds and pistachios. Cashews can also be used. They can be skipped if you don’t like nuts.
Other Ingredients: Other than these you will need shredded fine coconut, sweetened condensed milk and cardamom powder.
To check the readiness of the barfi mix, take a small portion of cooked mix and roll it between your fngers. You should be able to roll it into a ball without sticking to your fingers.
Mango Barfi
Ingredients
- 250 ml or 1 cup Mango puree I used store bought Kesar mango puree
- 100 ml Double cream
- 100 ml Condensed milk
- 1 Cup Milk Powder
- 1 Cup Fine desiccated coconut
- ½ tsp Cardamom powder
- 8-10 Pistachios silvered
- 6-8 Almonds silvered
Instructions
- Line a 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper. Keep aside
- If using fresh mangoes, blend the mango chunks in a mixie jar to make a smooth pulp. Strain the pulp if needed.
- Heat a large heavy bottom or non stick pan on medium heat. Add Mango puree and condensed milk . Mix nicely.
- Keep stirring on medium heat for about 10-12 minutes . The mix will reduce slightly.
- Add double cream and continue cooking on medium low heat for further 12-15 minutes . Add cardamom powder. The mix will start to thicken. Make sure the mixture is thickening without burning.
- Now, add milk powder, few tbsp at a time and blend it first before adding more. Mix quickly until all milk powder has blended in . Keep the heat low.
- Keep the heat low and add coconut powder and mix everything nicely. making sure there are no lumps.
- Mix for 2-3 minutes and you will see that the barfi mix will come away from the sides . It will make a smooth dough and it won't be sticky.
- Transfer the mix to the lined baking tray. Make half a inch thick layer by pressing the mix down and sideways with a spatula.
- Sprinkle nuts and press the nuts lightly into mixture. Allow to set in fridge for minimum 3 hrs or overnight . Cut in desired size pieces. Store in fridge.
- Enjoy!!
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