07/08/2015 16:17 bar recipe, how to make quick khoya bar | mawa bar recipePage 1 of 1 http://www.vegrecipesondia.com/easyrecipe-print/39111-0/RECIPE TYPE: dessert CUISINE: north indian PREP TIME:6 mins COOK TIME:14 minsTOTAL TIME:20 mins SERVES: 14 to 15 barfi slicesbarfi recipe: quick khoya barfiAUTHOR: dassana barfi recipe - quick easy of barfi made with khoya ormawa.INGREDIENTS (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)250 gms unsweetened khoya/mava/evaporated milk5 tbsp sugar or add as required3 to 4 cardamoms, powdered in a small grinder or mortar-pestle, about ! to " tsp of cardamom powder, husksremoved12 to 15 pistachios, finely chopped12 to 15 almonds or cashews, finely choppeda pinch of saffron (optional)1 to 1.5 tsp milk (optional)about ! to " tsp ghee for greasing the pan or trayINSTRUCTIONS1.first grate or crumble the unsweetened khoya.2.in a small bowl dissolve a few saffron strands in 1 tsp of milk. this is an optional step.3.grease a bit of ghee, on a butter paper lined on a tray or on a thali/tray.4.add the grated khoya in a thick bottomed pan.5.begin to cook on a low flame for 2 to 3 minutes stirring often.6.switch off the flame and add sugar.7.stir. then turn on the flame. the whole mixture's consistency will become smooth and slightly thin, due to thesugar getting melted.8.stir often and continue to cook on a low flame.9.when the mixture becomes slightly thick and starts leaving the sides of the pan, as you see in the pic in stepnumber 9, its time for the next step. avoid cooking too much as then the barfi will have a chewy texture. thetime taken to get this texture right from the time, sugar is added is about 8 to 9 minutes on a low flame. thetime will vary a couple of minutes here and there, depending on the size, type, quality of the pan and intensityof the flame.10.add chopped dry fruits (almonds, pistachios) or your choice of dry fruits. also add cardamom powder.11.stir and cook for a minute. switch off the flame.12.pour the entire barfi mixture in the greased pan or butter paper.13.spread evenly keeping 1 inch thickness at the edges.14.sprinkle the saffron scented milk on the barfi.15.once the barfi cools down, slice into squares or diamond shapes.16.serve khoya barfi immediately. you can also store them in an airtight box. these barfi stay good for about 4 to 5days in the refrigerator.Recipe by Veg Recipes of India at http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/barfi-recipe-quick-khoya-barfi/