Coconut Burfi Recipe - Kopra Pak/ Fresh Coconut Fudge

Steps

1. 1To begin making the Coconut Burfi Recipe, we will first make the sugar syrup. In a medium size sauce pan; stir in the sugar and water with heat on medium. Once the sugar has melted continue to boil the sugar mixture until the liquid reaches a two string consistency.
2. 2To know the right consistency - do the cold water candy test. Take few tablespoons of water in a cup; add a drop of sugar syrup to water. If it holds its shape like a softball and doesn’t dissolve into water then it’s at the right consistency.
3. 3Add the grated coconut, and cardamom powder to the sugar syrup. With the heat on medium continue stirring frequently to prevent the mixture from sticking to the pan.
4. 4In 10 to 15 minutes, the mixture will thicken and will come away from the sides of the pan. This happens with the coconut releasing its oil.
5. 5At this stage turn off the heat and be careful not to stir any longer on heat as the mixture can get over cooked and will not set to the consistency required. The sugar will crystallise making the burfi very hard.
6. 6Transfer the coconut burfi mixture to a tray (8 x 8 inch square which has a 2 inch min height) greased with ghee.
7. 7Level the burfi mixture. Run a knife to cut into squares and allow it to cool and set on the tray for more than a couple of hours.
8. 8Once cooled completely, separate the pre cut Coconut Burfi and serve for festivals and special occasions.
9. 9Store the Coconut Burfi in air tight containers in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.
10. 10Serve the Coconut Burfi Recipe (Kopra Pak/ Fresh Coconut Fudge) recipe after your delicious meal of Jodhpuri Aloo,Ajwain Puriand Boondi Raita.