Mahua Barfi

mahua barfi

Short Descriptions Wild Harvest Mahua flowers are packed with essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, protein and fats.

Ingredients

Dried Mahua Flowers (200g)
Almonds chopped (25g)
Cashews chopped (25g)
Chironji (10g)
Desiccated coconut (25g)
Wheat flour (10g)
Cardamom powder (2g)
Ghee (4 tbsp)
Toasted sesame seeds (2g)

Directions

  1. Rinse the dried Mahua flowers thoroughly and soak them in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain and grind into fine paste.
  2. Heat a heavy bottomed pan and add the  wheat flour. Roast till golden brown and aromatic, stirring continuously. Set aside. 
  3. In the same pan heat  the ghee and add the ground mahua flowers and saute for 5 -6 minutes until the moisture reduces. 
  4. Stir in the chopped almonds, cashews, chironji and dessicated coconut. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until then nuts are lightly roasted and fragrant. 
  5. Add the roasted wheat flour back into the pan, mixing well tto combine. Cook for 2 -3 minutes. 
  6. Sprinkle the cardamom powder and mix thoroughly. Remove from heat. 
  7. Transfer the mixture onto a greased plate or tray and flatten it into an even layer, about 3/4th inch thick. 
  8. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds. 
  9. Let the mixture cool completely at room temperature. Cut into squares or diamonds using a sharp knife. 
  10. Store in an airtight container and enjoy this rich, floral desert. 
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