Serve it with masala chai.
Milk Powder Barfi with Cardamom and Pistachio
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A smooth, soft, milky sweet scented with cardamom and topped with pistachios. This version uses milk powder as a quick shortcut to the long-cooked milk solids. Makes 24 pieces in about 2 hr 30 min.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Cooling
2 hr
Total
2 hr 30 min
Yield
24 pieces
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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Scales from a half to a double batch; give a bigger batch a little more time.
- 1 ⅓ cups (200 g)milk powder
- 1 cup (240 ml)whole milk
- ¾ cup (150 g)granulated sugar
- 1 ½ oz (40 g)ghee
- ¾ tsp (2 g)ground cardamom
- 2 ½ tbsp (20 g)pistachios, finely chopped
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Instructions
- Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan or line it with parchment.
- Heat the ghee in a nonstick pan over low heat, add the milk, sugar and milk powder and whisk until smooth.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 12 to 15 minutes until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the pan as one soft mass.
- Stir in the cardamom and press into the pan; smooth the top and scatter the pistachios, pressing them in lightly.
- Cool 2 hours until firm, then cut into squares or diamonds.
Tips
- Keep the heat low; the mixture scorches easily.
- Stop cooking when it forms a soft ball that leaves the pan clean.
- Add saffron milk or rose water for variation.
- Good with masala chai.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make milk powder barfi with cardamom and pistachio?
Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to chill. The recipe makes 24 pieces.
How should I store milk powder barfi with cardamom and pistachio?
Store airtight at room temperature 1 day or refrigerated up to 1 week.
Can I make milk powder barfi with cardamom and pistachio ahead?
Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.
55
Calories / serving
2.7g
Fat
7.4g
Carbs
0.8g
Protein
7.3g
Sugar
Whole recipe (24 servings): ~1320 cal · 65g fat · 178g carbs · 19g protein · 175g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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