Milk Powder Burfi - Fudge - Raksha Bandhan Specail!

Raksha Bandhan is the celebration of the beautiful relationship between a sister and her brother. This year, the festival will be marked on August 7 and we're sure all the siblings are excited.  On the festival, the sister ties a thread to her brother's wrist. In return, he promises to shield her from troubles and be by her side always. And let's not forget, the lovely gifts and food which is a part of this celebration!!

Let me share a quick and easy recipe with all of you which can be made in just 15 minutes... Milk Powder Burfi / Fudge... so this Raksha Bandhan make this delicious sweet at home and treat your brother!

I dedicate this blog to Sanjay Babar who is a colleague at office and a brother whom I have been tying Rakhi since 17 years!

Enjoy the beautiful festival  and celebrate your bond with your sibling. Here’s wishing everyone a very Happy Raksha Bandhan in advance!!

Ingredients :

§  ¼ cup ghee

§  ¾ cup milk

§  2½ cup milk powder (I used Everyday Milk Powder Brand)

§  ½ cup sugar

§  ¼ tsp cardamom powder / Elaichi powder

§  2 tbsp almonds, chopped

§  2 tbsp pistachios, chopped

Method :

Take a large Kadai  and add in ¼ cup ghee and ¾ cup milk. Keep  the flame on low add in 2½ cup milk powder. Add ½ cup sugar and mix well making sure everything is combined well.

You need to stir this continuously keeping the flame on low and ensure that no lumps are formed and the sugar also dissolves.   Keep stirring the mixture on low flame till the milk thickens. This mixture forms a dough after stirring for 10 minutes.  Do not overcook as the Burfi will turn chewy.  To this dough quickly add ¼ tsp cardamom powder and combine well. Transfer the prepared dough into a greased plate lined with baking paper. (I set this in a silver foil). Set this well forming a block.  Top it with few chopped almonds and pistachios and press slightly.  Allow this to set for 2 hours, or till it sets completely.   

It's time to now time to unmold the delicious Burfi and cut them into pieces.  You may store them in airtight container if not using immediately.