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Coconut Jaggery Burfi Recipe

Mar 9, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. 2 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Healthy and Delicious burfi made with coconut and jaggery on special occasions and festivals. You can prepare Coconut barfi using jaggery in under 20 minutes.

coconut jaggery burfi served on a plate
Coconut Jaggery Burfi

I was looking for a healthy and easy dessert recipe to make this Diwali and share it with my friends. Then I came across this recipe from Skinny Recipes and tried the same at home. It turned out delicious and was loved by most of my friends as it was a perfect recipe for those who wanted to avoid white sugar.

Coconut Barfi is also known as Nariyal burfi in Hindi, Tenginakayi burfi (kayi burfi) in Kannada, and Soyi khadi in Konkani. This jaggery coconut burfi is healthier than the traditional Coconut burfi made with refined white sugar.

We have added the toasted coconut into the jaggery syrup in this recipe and then cooked it further. Alternately, you can add powdered jaggery and fresh coconut and cook on medium-low flame, stirring continuously till the mixture starts coming together, leaving the sides of the pan. The texture of the barfis will vary slightly in both methods.

Coconut Barfi Ingredients

  1. Coconut: I have used freshly grated coconut. You may also use frozen or desiccated coconut. If you are using desiccated coconut, then soak ½ cup of desiccated coconut with 2 tablespoons of milk or water for 30 minutes before making barfi.
  2. Jaggery: I have used organic powdered jaggery.
  3. Ghee: Use good quality ghee. You may also use neutral vegetable oil if you are a vegan.
  4. Cardamom: I have used cardamom powder.
  5. Nuts: I have used cashews, almonds, and pistachios for garnishing.

How to Make Coconut Jaggery Burfi

Either grease a tray with ghee or line a tray with parchment/butter paper. Set aside.

Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan, add the chopped nuts, and lightly roast them.

Then add freshly grated coconut, and roast on low flame till it turns light golden brown. Transfer to a plate and keep aside.

step to roast dry fruits and coconut collage

In the same pan, add powdered jaggery, water, and boil till you get sticky consistency. You don't need one-string consistency for this recipe.

step to cook jaggery collage

Then add roasted coconut and nuts to the jaggery mixture along with cardamom powder.

Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame till the mixture starts coming together, leaving the sides of the pan. Switch off the heat otherwise, burfi will be chewy.

step to add roasted nuts and coconut to jaggery mixture collage

Transfer the burfi mixture to the greased tray. Spread and press them gently down with a spoon evenly.

Garnish with chopped pistachios if needed and let them cool a bit.

Cut into the desired shape when it's warm, and enjoy!

step to set the barfi in a greased tray collage

Serve Coconut Barfi with jaggery for your next potluck or festival.

coconut jaggery barfi served on a plate

Tips & Variations

  1. Use freshly grated coconut for more juicy coconut jaggery barfi. However, it can also be prepared with frozen coconut or desiccated coconut.
  2. You can also add powdered jaggery along with coconut and cook on medium-low flame, stirring continuously till the mixture starts coming together, leaving the sides of the pan.
  3. Prepare the coconut barfi/burfi on low to medium flame to avoid burning the burfi mixture.
  4. Do not overcook coconut jaggery mixture, it will result in hard burfis.
  5. Adjust the amount of jaggery according to your preference.

Storage Suggestions

It stays good for seven days at room temperature and up to 2 weeks when refrigerated in an air-tight container.

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coconut jaggery burfi served on a plate

Coconut Jaggery Burfi

Bhavana Patil
Healthy and Delicious burfis made with coconut and jaggery on special occasions and festivals
5 from 3 votes
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Servings: 12 pieces
Calories : 797
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Method: Stovetop
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used [1 cup = 250 ml]

  • ½ cup fresh coconut tightly packed
  • ½ cup organic jaggery
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • ⅛ cup cashews and almonds chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions
 

  • Either grease a tray with ghee or line tray with parchment/butter paper. Set aside.
  • Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan, add the chopped nuts and lightly roast them.
  • Then add freshly grated coconut, roast on low flame till it turns light golden brown. Transfer to a plate and keep aside.
    step to roast dry fruits and coconut collage
  • In the same pan add powdered jaggery, water, and boil till you get sticky consistency. You don't need 1 string consistency for this recipe.
    step to cook jaggery collage
  • Then add roasted coconut and nuts to the jaggery mixture along with cardamom powder.
  • Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame till the mixture starts coming together leaving sides of the pan. Switch of the heat otherwise burfi will be chewy.
    step to add roasted nuts and coconut to jaggery mixture collage
  • Transfer the burfi mixture to the greased tray. Spread and press them gently down with a spoon evenly.
  • Garnish with chopped pistachios if needed and let them cool a bit.
  • Cut into desired shape when its warm and enjoy!
    step to set the barfi in a greased tray collage
  • Serve Coconut Barfi with jaggery for you next potluck or festival.
    coconut jaggery burfi served on a plate

Notes

  1. Use freshly grated coconut for more juicy coconut jaggery barfi. However, it can also be prepared with frozen coconut or desiccated coconut.
  2. You can also add powdered jaggery along with coconut and cook on medium-low flame stirring continuously till the mixture starts coming together leaving sides of the pan.
  3. Prepare the coconut barfi/burfi on low to medium flame to avoid burning the burfi mixture.
  4. Do not overcook coconut jaggery mixture, it will result in hard burfis.
  5. Adjust the amount of jaggery according to your preference.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 797kcalCarbohydrates: 115gProtein: 5gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 14mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 5gSugar: 105gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 4mg
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  1. Sumat Kumar Sisodia says

    March 09, 2023 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    Very very good healthy and tasty coconut jaggery Barfi.

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      March 10, 2023 at 12:51 pm

      Hi Sumat, thank you so much for your feedback, i am glad you liked it.

      Reply

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