Name: Vegan Coconut Barfi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Desiccated Coconut, dry, unsweetened coconut powder; ½ cup Coconut Milk, full fat, from a can; ⅓ cup Sugar, adjust to taste; ¼ tsp Ground Cardamom; ½ tbsp Coconut Oil, virgin, cold pressed; 1 tbsp Pistachios, finely chopped, for garnish

40 mintotal

30 min hands-on10 min hands-off

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Spice: None

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Ingredients

1 cupDesiccated Coconutdry, unsweetened coconut powder
½ cupCoconut Milkfull fat, from a can
⅓ cupSugaradjust to taste
¼ tspGround Cardamom
½ tbspCoconut Oilvirgin, cold pressed
1 tbspPistachiosfinely chopped, for garnish

Quantities are for 2 servings.

You'll need: Stovetop.

Includes setting time.

Method

Warm the coconut oil in a non-stick pan over a low thermal setting.
Roast the desiccated coconut gently for 2 minutes. The coconut must remain snowy white; avoid any browning.
2 min
Pour in the full-fat coconut milk and stir until the coconut is fully hydrated.
Incorporate the sugar. The mixture will loosen as the sugar melts.
Maintain a low-medium heat and cook for 10-12 minutes with continuous stirring.
10–12 min
The process is complete when the mass detaches from the sides of the pan and forms a cohesive, sticky dough.
Add the cardamom powder and remove the pan from the heat.
Spread the mixture onto the prepared tray, smoothing the surface with a professional spatula.
Garnish with chopped pistachios, pressing them lightly to adhere.
Allow to set at room temperature for approximately 2 hours before slicing into uniform squares.
2 hr

How to tell it's done

Soft, chewy interior with a delicate, milky coconut finish.

Getting it right

Tip

Keep the heat minimal during roasting to preserve the pristine white color of the coconut.

What to serve it with

A perfect dairy-free option for festive gifting; stores well in the refrigerator.

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