Fiji Barfi

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Step 1

In a mixing bowl, add milk powder, 1/8 cup ghee, and cream. Mix well by rubbing in between your palms. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse sand.

Step 2

Add cardamom powder to above mixture, stir well and set aside.

Step 3

Line a baking pan or tray of your choice with parchment paper or grease with ghee.

Step 4

To prepare the sugar syrup, add sugar and water to a heavy bottom pan and bring to a boil. Once the syrup boils, turn your heat to medium and let boil, stirring occasionally, for approximately 7-8 minutes. Start checking your syrup at the 5-minute mark. The syrup will be 1 thread consistency or about 240 degrees Fahrenheit (115C) on a candy thermometer.

Step 5

Once your syrup is ready, start adding slowly to your milk powder mix. Don’t pour it all in at once, as you may not need it all (I’ve almost always used it all). If your mixture still seems a little dry, add the rest of the ghee and mix. The mixture will start to form a dough.

Step 6

Quickly transfer to your prepared tray and flatten smooth. Add desired sprinkles (traditionally its hundreds and thousands) and push into barfi with the back of a cup or spatula.

Step 7

Let cool/harden at room tempreture for approximately 1 hour or in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 8

To cut the pieces, dip a sharp knife into hot water and clean off knife after each cut. Let cool completely before taking out of pan.