Dairy Milk Drizzle Walnut Kesar Barfi Recipe

Directions

Roasts suji on a low flame until it is aromatic.

Roast the walnuts on a low flame till they smell, then crush them fine.

Heat ghee in a pan and throw in the roasted suji.

Add a powder of walnut, sugar, and saffron, then add the milk little by little.

Cook, stirring, until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and holds its shape when pressed.

Pour the mixture on a greased tray and allow it to cool.

Melt the chocolate in 20-to-30-second bursts, stirring after each.

When the barfi is fully set, pour the chocolate on top.

Tips & Tricks

Replacing bitter almonds

You can substitute the walnuts with almonds for a milder, sweeter flavor for the kesar walnut barfi recipe. The barfi is lighter in color because of the presence of almonds. The smoothest texture is given by blanched almonds. Lightly toasted almonds have a deeper flavor. Parents might prefer almonds for younger kids. The procedure and setting time are the same.

Use of Dark or White Chocolate

Dark chocolate gives a bold, bittersweet finish to akhrot barfi. The white chocolate is a creamy, sweet contrast. Each kind melts best in spurts. White chocolate needs a little extra care to avoid scorching. Parents should pick a chocolate that the family enjoys. Kids often like the bright look of a white drizzle. A little test drizzle shows the way the chocolate flows.

Add cardamom powder

Cardamom powder lends warmth and a fragrant, spicy note in the kesar walnut barfi recipe. Cardamom goes well with saffron and walnuts naturally. The aroma is strongest in freshly ground pods. Parents should only use a little to keep the balance. The kids may like the sweet smell as the barfi cooks. You can crush whole pods in a mortar and pestle.

Storage

Airtight Storage

Store the akhrot barfi in the fridge in an airtight container. Parents should put parchment paper between the layers. The refrigerator keeps chocolate firm and shiny. Barfi stays fresh for about a week if refrigerated. Children should not leave the container in warm places. Lids should be closed tightly to keep out moisture. And clear labels for tracking the prep date.

Let the barfi come to room temperature

Akhrot barfi is best served at room temperature. The family should take the pieces out 15 minutes or so before serving. Cold barfi may taste hard and less aromatic. The chocolate will soften slightly at room temperature. Parents should put any unused pieces straight back in the fridge. Discard pieces left out for more than two hours. Serve in small amounts to keep the rest fresh.

Gift Wrapping

The Aakhrot Barfi recipe is an elegant pick for gifting. Parents may line the boxes with decorative paper. Place parchment paper between the pieces. Children can write a note on each box. Parts should be tightly packed to prevent movement during transport. Keep the boxes cool until you give them out. Labels should clearly state if nuts are present for guest safety.