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Let's start with the recipe of chocolate burfi. Put a non-stick pan on medium heat and add the grated mawa to it.
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Mawa, or khoya, is merely milk that's slow-cooked until it thickens and evaporates right down to a dense, crumbly texture.
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Stir the grated mawa constantly so that it does not get stuck on the pan.
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It cooks for approximately 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
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This will create the creamy base for your burfi.
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Add the cocoa powder to the softened mawa.
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Cocoa powder is what will give the burfi its distinct chocolate flavoured.
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Increase or decrease according to your preference-say 11/2 Tbsps if you prefer a milder chocolate taste, and 2 for a more robust and richer taste of chocolate.
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Stir into the mawa until the cocoa powder is well dissolved.
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That will also give this burfi its deep brown colour and rich chocolate flavoured.
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Once the cocoa is fully incorporated, it's time to sweeten the mixture.
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Add ¾ cup of sugar to the pan and keep stirring.
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You will see that the sugar will start to incorporate into the mawa.
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To give your chocolate burfi a deep aroma, you can add ¼ tsp of cardamom powder or even 1 tsp of rose water.
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Mix in the cardamom or rose water with 1 Tsp of vanilla extract into the burfi.
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Now continue to cook over low heat for another 5–7 minutes.
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Stir constantly. The mawa will absorb all that cocoa and sugar with the heat and keep on thickening into a dough sort of texture.
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The mix should now start to come away from the sides of the pan and come together as one mass. Take it off heat at this point.
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Grease a flat tray or square baking pan with 1 tsp of ghee or oil.
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The chocolate burfi mixture is put on the greased surface and pressed down evenly by the back of a spoon or spatula.
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Once it has cooled down to room temperature, let it set for half an hour before you serve.
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Cut the chocolate burfi into squares or diamond cuts.
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This recipe of chocolate burfi is sure to become your new favourite in the kitchen.