Whole Milk Burfi
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Burfi is an extraordinary treat, as it's made from familiar ingredients, yet turns out incomparable to anything else! Although we've all been consuming milk since childhood, and some even regularly, strangely enough, this simple dessert is unfamiliar to many. In Russia, hardly anyone knows about it. And that's sad. After all, milk is an extremely beneficial product. Let's find out. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
For this dessert, we will need a heavy-bottomed pot. It's best if it's cast iron, as this affects the quality of the burfi. Pour 2 liters of milk into the pot, add a spoon of butter or ghee. Add sugar. Place on the stove.
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Step 2
Now we don't step away from the stove. The entire cooking process requires your constant attention. You must keep stirring the milk all the time to prevent it from boiling over. If you've ever made baked milk, you know what to expect. Stay by the pot. Stir the milk continuously with a wooden spoon until it thickens. Once the milk turns into a paste-like consistency, stir even more carefully. Over low heat, 2 liters of milk usually reduce into a thick mass within an hour. Keep simmering until it reaches a fully thickened consistency.
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Step 3
After the mixture thickens in the saucepan, transfer it onto a greased baking sheet or parchment paper. Alternatively, you can use plastic wrap or a bag. Shape the mixture into a square or a circle. You can also divide it into portions and roll into balls. While the mixture is still soft, decorate it with nuts. I used cashews for this purpose. Gently press the nuts into the mixture so they stick to it.
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Step 4
Once the dairy mixture has completely set, you can cut it into pieces and serve with tea or coffee. This treat is both delicious and nutritious. Now that's milk in condensed form!