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Varo

A Sindhi festive delicacy. The use of khus-khus and dried coconut adds that delightful crunch to ‘chikki’. The Sindhis send Varo to their married daughters in the winters.

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Main ingredients Ghee, Poppy seeds (khuskhus), Sugar, Cashewnuts, Pistachios, Almonds, Dried coconut, Green cardamom powder
Cuisine Sindhi
Course Mithai
Prep time 25-30 minutes
Cook time 10-15 minutes
Serve
Taste Sweet
Level of cooking Easy
Others Vegetarian

Ingredients

Method

  1. Grease a burfi tray with some ghee.
  2. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan, add poppy seeds and saute till golden brown. Add sugar, mix and cook till it caramelizes and turns light brown. 
  3. Add cashewnuts, pistachios, almonds, dried coconut and green cardamom powder and mix till well combined.
  4. Transfer this mixture into the greased burfi tray and spread it evenly. Press to level the top. Cut into squares while the mixture is still warm and keep aside to cool down and set. 
  5. De-mould and serve on a serving platter or store in an air-tight container.
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