Coconut Barfi

Ingredients:

Grated Coconut - 1 cup
Sugar - 1 1/4 cups
Milk - 1 cup
Cardamom Powder - 2 pinch
Cashewnuts - 10
Ghee - 2 tsps

Method:

• Run the coconut and milk together in a mixer and grind to a fine paste.
• Set aside.
• Place sugar in a frying pan on low heat with enough water to just cover it.
• Do not add too much water.
• Heat until the sugar attains a two-string consistency.
• Add the coconut milk paste and stir well until the mixture begins to boil.
• Add cardamom powder and fried cashew bits if required.
• Add the ghee and pour on a greased tray.
• Cut into diamonds when set.

Tips:

• The coconut should be tender, and shell should be left out while grating.
• The barfi comes out whiter if only the white portion of the nut is taken.