Barfi Facts for Kids

For other uses, see Barfi (disambiguation).

Quick facts for kids
Barfi
Assortment of barfis
Alternative names	Burfi, burfee, borfee, borfi
Course	Dessert
Place of origin	Indian subcontinent
Region or state	Indian subcontinent, Mauritius, Fiji, southern and eastern Africa, the Caribbean, the Malay Peninsula
Serving temperature	Room temperature
Main ingredients	Condensed milk, sugar
Variations	Kesri Pedha, Kaju Katli, Pista Barfi

Barfi is a popular sweet treat from the Indian subcontinent. It is also known as burfi or borfi. This dense sweet is made mostly from milk and sugar. The name "barfi" comes from a Persian word, barf, which means "snow." This is because barfi often looks white and solid, like snow.

You can find many different kinds of barfi. Some popular types include besan barfi (made with chickpea flour) and kaju barfi (made with cashews). Other types use pistachios or peanuts. Barfi is a favorite dessert for many people.

How Barfi is Made
Flavors and Look of Barfi
Different Kinds of Barfi
When is Barfi Eaten?
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How Barfi is Made

Making barfi involves cooking milk powder and sugar together. These are the main ingredients. They are cooked in a pot until the mixture becomes thick and solid.

Once ready, the mixture is poured into a flat pan. It is then left to cool down. After it cools, it is cut into different shapes. These shapes can be squares, diamonds, or circles. Then, it's ready to be served and enjoyed!

Flavors and Look of Barfi

Barfi can have many different flavors. Besides nuts, it is often flavored with fruits like mango or coconut. Spices such as cardamom or rose water are also used. This gives barfi a wonderful smell and taste.

Barfi comes in many colors and textures. Sometimes, it is covered with a very thin, shiny layer. This layer is called vark and is made of edible metal. Barfi is served at both casual and special events.

Different Kinds of Barfi

There are many exciting types of barfi to try:

Kesri pedha: This barfi is yellow and made with saffron. It is usually a flattened round shape.
Kaju barfi or kaju katli: This popular type is made from cashews. It is light tan and often cut into diamond shapes.
Pista barfi: Made with pistachios, this barfi is a pretty forest green color. It is also often diamond-shaped.
Doodh peda: This dark tan, flattened round barfi uses kewra oil and pistachios.
Chocolate barfi: A modern twist, this barfi has a rich chocolate flavor.
Badam pak: This brown, diamond-shaped barfi is made with almonds and rose water.
Walnut barfi: A tasty barfi made with walnuts.
Barfi fon: This type uses fig and comes in pink and yellow colors.
Gajar barfi: Made from carrots, this barfi is orange and square.
Coconut barfi: This yellow, square barfi uses coconut, sugar, and milk.
Sing barfi: Made from peanuts, this barfi is brown and square.
Besan barfi: A light yellow, diamond-shaped barfi made with gram flour (chickpea flour).
Dodha barfi: Another type of barfi made with peanuts.
Ice cream barfi: This barfi has a rich vanilla flavor and is rectangular.

Cardamom is a very common spice used to flavor barfi. Sometimes, barfi is rolled in crushed nuts. This adds extra flavor and makes it look even better before serving.

When is Barfi Eaten?

Barfi is enjoyed all year round in the Indian subcontinent. It is especially popular during holidays like Diwali and Eid. It is also a common sweet served at weddings and other celebrations.