Kopra Pak is an exquisite Gujarati recipe loaded with the goodness of grated coconut, pistachios, milk, khoya, saffron, sugar, and ghee. This lip-smacking dessert recipe is a treat for those with a sweet tooth. You can skip all the other mundane mithai recipes such as besan laddoo or milk burfi, and try this not-so-common dessert recipe.
This burfi recipe is nothing, but the Gujarati version of coconut burfi which they team up with the pistachios. A must try dessert for festivals and special occasions, this dish will be loved by kids and adults alike!
Kopra Paak
This burfi recipe is nothing, but the Gujarati version of coconut burfi which they team up with the pistachios. A must try dessert for festivals and special occasions, this dish will be loved by kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
- 1/2 kilogram desiccated coconut
- 300 grams sugar
- 75 grams butter
- 1 teaspoon cocoa
- 1/2 evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup fresh milk
- 1/2 cup milk powder
- 5-6 strands of saffron
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Coarsely ground almonds and pistachios for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the liquid milks, butter and half the quantity of sugar for 5 minutes
- Add the rest of the ingredients and cook, stirring all the time until the mixture thickens
- Place the mixture on a tray and sprinkle coarsely ground almonds and pistachios (optional)
- Cut into diamond shaped pieces
