Two Coloured Coconut Barfi
A South Asian dessert of coconuts, perfumed with cardamom and saffron.
Serves 1 · Easy
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- easy
- 1
In a heavy bottomed vessel, cook milk, cream and grated coconut. Stir once the mixture begins to thicken.
- 2
Add sugar. Reduce flame and keep stirring till the mixture becomes thick and leaves the sides of the vessel.
- 3
Remove the vessel from heat. Divide the mixture into 2 equal parts. To one part add few drops of green food colouring and half of the cardamom powder.
- 4
Mix well. Lightly grease a deep metal plate. Place the green mixture in this. Spread evenly.
- 5
Now place the vessel containing the remaining portion on medium flame. Add in saffron milk.
- 6
Stir to get a nice yellow colour. While stirring, add the remaining cardamom powder. Spread this on the green layer in the plate.
- 7
Make the mixture even and smooth with the back of a spoon. Spread 1 or 2 edible silver foil papers on top to add to its beauty.
- 8
Once well set, cut into squares or diamond shapes.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



