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    Coconut Fudge


    Source of Recipe


    VegRecipes

    Recipe Introduction


    Known as nariyal burfi in northern India and khobri
    meethai in the south, this delectable dessert is featured
    on festive occasions or at teatime, teamed with hot spicy
    snacks. these are traditionally made colorful with the
    addition of red, yellow, or green food color. Can be dipped
    in chocolate for variety.

    List of Ingredients




    4 cups fresh grated coconut (from one medium coconut)
    3 cups sugar
    1 cup soy milk
    seeds from 8 green cardamom pods -- ground
    10 raw almonds -- coarsely chopped
    1 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol free/Bickford's)
    1 tsp melted vegan margarine -- for brushing

    Recipe



    Combine the coconut and sugar in a large heavy skillet or dutch oven. stir
    on medium-high heat untill the sugar dissolves, 3 to 4 minutes. add the
    milk and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Reduce the
    heat to medium and continue cooking and stirring until all of the liquid
    is absorbed, another 12 to 15 minutes. stir in the cardamom, almonds, and
    vanilla, mix well, and remove from heat. Crush a large platter or 2 dinner
    plates with margarine. pourthe coconut mixture in the center. spread
    evenly into a 1/4 inch / 7 mm thick layer. cool and cut into 2 inch / 5 cm
    squares. cover tightly if not serving immediately.

 

 

 


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