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Atta barfi recipe | aate ki barfi | wheat barfi

Author Nehas Cook Book
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Indian sweets
Cuisine Indian
Servings 12 pieces

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup wheat flour
  • 2 cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup ghee
  • 12-15 cashews
  • 5-6 tbsp desiccated coconut
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • Garnish with almond slits and pista slits

Instructions

  • In a pan, add 2 cups of milk and stir continuously until it becomes thick and creamy, reducing to half its original quantity.
  • Then, add ¾ cup of sugar and melt it over low heat. Once the milk and sugar mixture is ready, set it aside.
  • Next, in a mixer jar, add 12-15 cashews and ½ teaspoon of sugar. Grind them into a fine powder and keep it aside.
  • In another pan, add ½ cup of ghee and 1 cup of wheat flour. Mix well. Place the pan on the stove and stir continuously, roasting the flour over low heat.
  • Roast the flour until it slightly changes color, becomes aromatic, and the ghee begins to separate from the sides.
  • Now, add 5-6 tablespoons of desiccated coconut and the ground cashew powder, and mix well.
  • Then, add the prepared milk and sugar mixture, and mix thoroughly. Cook for just 1 minute on low heat, until the mixture reaches a barfi-like texture. Turn off the heat and transfer the mixture to a greased plate.
  • Garnish with slivered almonds and pistachios, pressing them gently into the mixture. Let the barfi set for 2-3 hours at room temperature.
  • Once set, cut the atta barfi into pieces and serve or store it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for 8 days at room temperature and up to 15 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Stir continuously and boil the milk until it becomes thick and forms a malai (cream) layer.
  • Adding sugar while grinding cashews helps to prevent the release of oil during grinding.
  • Roast the wheat flour over low heat.
  • While roasting, the wheat flour becomes lighter, and the ghee separates from the sides.
  • Roast the wheat flour until it changes color.
  • Desiccated coconut and cashew powder enhance the taste and give the barfi a coarse texture.
  • Cook the barfi on low heat for 1-2 minutes after adding the milk and sugar mixture.
  • Allow the barfi to set at room temperature for 2-3 hours.
  • Atta barfi taste great without using mawa, milk powder and condense milk. Try it