How to make Rocket Dryfruit Barfi -
Just one simple twist and a good old kaju kalti gets a brand new Diwali makeover. Cashew and almond powder mixed with sugar and rose syrup - set and cut into rocket shapes and skewered to look like feisty rockets which you can eat!
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Almond powder (आलमंड पावडर), Cashewnut powder (काजू का पावडर )
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Mithais
You can also find more Mithais recipes like Patoli Kala Jamun Sweet Khichdi Atta Besan Laddoo
Rocket Dryfruit Barfi Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 1.30-2 hour
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Sweet
Ingredients for Rocket Dryfruit Barfi Recipe
Almond powder 1½ cups
Cashewnut powder 1½ cups
Sugar 1 cup
Milk 1 tablespoon
Rose syrup ¼ cup
Edible colours red a few drops
Liquid glucose 2 tablespoons
Ghee 1½ tablespoons
Silver foil as required
Method
Step 1
Cook the sugar with 1½ cups water in a deep non-stick pan stirring till the sugar dissolves.
Step 2
Add milk and when the scum rises to top, collect it with a ladle and discard. Cook the syrup further over medium heat for 12 minutes or till the syrup reaches a multi-string consistency.
Step 3
Add rose syrup and red colour and mix well. Stir in the liquid glucose and ghee.
Step 4
Remove from the heat and add almond powder and cashewnut powder, mix well. Knead lightly to make a soft dough.
Step 5
Grease an aluminum tray and spread the dough on it. Smoothen the surface with a spatula and set aside to set for 1-2 hours
Step 6
Demould and place a butter paper in the centre. Gently spread the silver foil over the edges.
Step 7
Cut the barfi into rocket shapes and insert silver sticks through them. Serve.
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