South Asia — Muslim traditions
Cashew Burfi
Cashews made in the microwave and flavoured with saffron and cardamom for a South Asian dessert.
21 min · Serves 1 · Easy
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Cook 21 min · 21 min total
- easy
- 1
Soak cashew in milk for an hour& grind finely along with saffron. In a casserole mix sugar with 1/2 cup of water& stir well.
- 2
Microwave it on High for 4 minutes to dissolve the sugar, stirring once in between. Micro high, ghee in a cup for 1 minute.
- 3
To sugar syrup, add cashew paste& hot ghee. Micro high for 12-15 minutes, stirring thoroughly twice in between.
- 4
Test for soft ball stage (a drop of mixture when put into cold water should form a soft but firm ball).
- 5
If not done micro high again for 1 or 2 minutes more. Add spices, mix well,& pour onto a greased plate& cut when slightly cool.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
