Carrot Barfi/Gajar Burfi is a classic North Indian dessert prepared with fresh grated carrots, milk, milk powder and sugar. Especially during winter this melt in mouth fudge prepared using seasonal fresh carrots. This Burfi is completely gluten free. This recipe is very healthy and easy to prepare at home. Here is the recipe with some tips and step by step instructions and pictures.
1. Firstly wash, peel and then grate 550 grams carrots. In cup measurement, 4 cups of grated carrots are required.
2. In a thick bottomed pan/kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee/ clarified butter and add grated carrot to it.
3. Mix very well the grated carrots with ghee.
4. Sauté for 7-8 minutes, or till the colour changes lightly and shrinks.
5. Next, add 1 cup milk to it and stir well.
6. Boil for 5 minutes, stir occasionally, till the milk reduces completely and thickens.
7. Then add 1/3 cup of sugar to it and mix well till the sugar dissolves and thickens. We like little less sweet, if you like more sweetness then add 1/2 cup of Sugar.
8. Add 1/2 cup of milk powder, 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder and 1/2 cup of coarsely ground dry fruits to it. I have added grounded almonds and cashew nuts. You can add dry fruits of your choice or you can skip it as per your prefernce.
9. Mix well and make sure there are no lumps formed in the mixture.
10. When the mixture thickens, reduces ,and separates from the pan then switch off the flame.
11. Transfer the prepared mixture into greased plate lined with baking paper. Set well forming a block with a spatula or spoon.
12. Now top with few chopped almonds and cashew nuts. Press them gently. Cover and allow to set for 30 minutes, or till it sets completely.
13. Next, unmould and cut into square pieces.
14. Carrot Barfi is ready to serve. Enjoy it immediately or store the remaining burfi in refrigerator. It tastes great for upto one week.
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