7 cup barfi is a classic South Indian sweet made using seven equal measures (cups or katori) of simple ingredients like gram flour, sugar, ghee, milk, and coconut, all cooked together in a kadai till barfi consistency.
7 Cup Burfi Recipe
When we were little, Amma used to make this 7 cup burfi quite often. She measured everything with a small katori, adding each ingredient into the kadai with so much care. We would eagerly take turns stirring, feeling proud to help even in that small way. Those weekends felt special, sitting around the kitchen and waiting for the barfi to set, knowing a sweet evening treat was on the way.
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The barfi was simple, easy to make, and tasted absolutely amazing. Some days, Amma would surprise us by adding grated carrots instead of coconut, giving it a slightly different flavor and color that we loved just as much. Those warm, sweet moments and the joy of sharing homemade barfi together are memories I still cherish deeply.
About 7 cup Burfi (7 cup cake)
Making barfi can be quite hard on a hectic day, because you got to focus a lot on it and should remember the measurements of whole lot of stuff. But there is one recipe which breaks all these rules and taste so much better than the regular barfi, It is this 7 cup burfi (or 7 cup cake).
This recipe for this so easy to remember. Take a cup and use that to measure all the ingredients. You need 1 cup of besan, milk, ghee, coconut, but the sugar amount should be 3 cup. Totally all the ingredients measured should add a total of 7 cup. Hence the name.
The beauty of this recipe is all ingredients measured in same cup. You can choose the cup depending on the quantity of barfi you need. All u need is patiently stir the whole thing for 10 minutes and tada the barfi is made. You can make this burfi within 30 minutes from start to finish which makes it great for any special occasions like Diwali..
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How to Get Proper Burfi Consistency
This is how you know the burfi has reached the perfect consistency. The mixture will turn thick and develop a slightly foamy look on the surface. Stirring will start to feel a little difficult, which is a good sign that it’s coming together just right.
You’ll notice the mix foaming up well as it cooks, showing that the ingredients are binding properly. At this stage, the mixture will become glossy, start leaving the sides of the kadai, and hold its shape – this is the ideal moment to switch off the heat and set the burfi.
Ingredients
Chickpea Flour – also known as gram flour or besan. Use finest quality to get best result. Also sieve them for even smooth texture.
Coconut – you can use fresh or desiccated coconut. Instead of coconut, you can use grated carrots.
Ghee – pure ghee enhances the taste of all Indian sweets.
Sugar – I used 3 cups of sugar for proper measurement. You can use 2.5 cup of sugar if you prefer it less sweet.
Milk – use full fat milk for best texture.
Expert Tips
- Use the same bowl or katori to measure the ingredients. Both dry and wet should be measured in the same bowl.
- Use either nonstick or any pan with handle for mixing easily.
- Grease the tray generously with ghee so it un-mould easily. Or you can line with parchment paper.
- Allow the barfi to set just for 5 minutes before cutting into squares.
Storage & Serving
You can store the burfi in an air tight container upto 3 to 4 days. It may firm up slightly as days pass but still taste delicious.
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1)Grease a tray in which you are going to set the burfi generously with ghee and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoon ghee in a pan.
2)Add in gram flour and roast on medium heat until aromatic.
3)Keep mixing and roast for 3 to 4 minutes.
4)Add in coconut, milk, remaining ghee, sugar and mix well.
5)Use a spatula or whisk to mix it really well.
6)The sugar will start to melt and the mixture will get slightly runny first. As you keep cooking on high the mixture will start to thicken up.
7)Keep mixing and cook it for 10-15 mins till you see the mixture gets thick and foamy.
8)Once the mixture gets slighty foamy and thick, immediately transfer the mixture to the greased tray and spread evenly using a spatula.
9)Leave to set for 5 to 10 minutes.
10)Now cut them into squares using a sharp knife and allow to cool. Now un mould the barfi and serve.
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7 cup Burfi Recipe (7 cup Cake)
7 cup barfi is a classic South Indian sweet made using seven equal measures (cups or katori) of simple ingredients like gram flour, sugar, ghee, milk, and coconut, all cooked together in a kadai till barfi consistency which makes it easy dessert to make on busy days.
Notes
1)You can add half carrots and half coconut too.
2)I used a 100 ml ramekin as my cup. You can use measurement cups
Nutrition
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7 cup Burfi Recipe (7 cup Cake)
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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