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Maida Burfi | Maida Cake | Indian Valentine Treat

I know some may be thinking isn't it too early for Valentine's Day??? oh come on its just 9 days more... and my brain is super active about it. Being a food blogger it must be so as we have to cook for all the festivals in the calendar and sitting abroad I do get challenged to cook or bake for every other festival that may not be Indian too. Keeping my ramblings aside, I wanted to explore something Indian but yet simple to do as a Valentine's treat.

This Valentine Burfi is a simple to do recipe, that is so quick and might even take less time. And you can be sure that its disaster free :P and anyone can do it. Doesn't require big cooking skills or expertise. You can explore the recipe using your favorite ingredient. Usually burfis are square shaped and this is sure a twist to them and my husband found them very attractive. He simply loved it. So try it and surprise your loved one


Recipe ~ Own
Cook & Prep time ~ 20 mins
Makes ~ 4 large hearts

Ingredients

Maida/ All purpose flour - 1 and 1/2 cup
Sugar - 3/4 cup
Dessicated coconut - 1 tbsp (optional)
Ghee - 1/4 cup
Cardamom powder - a pinch 
Pink food color - 1 tsp

Method
  • In a non stick pan on medium heat melt the ghee to this add the Dessicated coconut and roast it until a light brown color to this add maida/ all purpose flour roast the flour until all the ghee is well incorporated. Switch off and transfer to a plate.
  • Now wipe the pan clean add the sugar and add water such that it immerses the sugar (careful not to add too much water) bring it to a boil and check for 1 thread consistency (touch the sugar with your fingers and try to pinch it between your thumb and forefinger and if it forms a string then switch off) or in a small bowl of water when the melted sugar is dropped it should form a thread and stay firm. Once this stage is reached switch off.
  • Add the roasted flour to the melted sugar, mix well add the cardamom powder and food color keep mixing well until well incorporated
  • Keep stirring until it forms thick and still hot, transfer to a greased surface/ plate.
  • After 2 minutes cut out into desided shapes, I used a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Let to completely cool down
  • Store in air-tight containers and enjoy them

Cooks Wisdom

- I have reduced the amount of sugar, hence its less in sweet. You can add more sugar if you'd like
- Adding cardamom powder is optional you can replace it with vanilla extract too
- You can use your favorite food color too, I had used a liquid food color
- You can add chopped nuts to this recipe

41 comments:

  1. wat an idea sis:)simply superb:)will you please parcel some:)loved ur clicks:)

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  2. Lovely..will try it for sure....

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  3. very tasty n so tempting.beaufiul cliks

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  4. amazing looking maida burfi... u r seriously very creative... :)
    Rafeeda

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  5. LOVE these! such pretty pictures and those cute little flowers are adorable!

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  6. cute little hearts and pink flowers too , i want a bite sis............

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  7. Yummy sweet & nice presentation

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  8. Sweet treat for 14th Feb. Love your clicks too.

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  9. yummy looking burfi and very nice pics .. love them !!

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  10. So all geared up for valentines day rt ?? I must say ur hubby is a really lucky to get a romantic wife who cooks such great food for him :)

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  11. Beautifully done burfi,awesome presentation and looks yummy....

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  12. Superb presentation.....love it

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  13. lovely dish and amazing presentation.

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  14. Very attractive and yummy recipe too priya.

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  15. The colour itself is speaking about valentine. Lovely Dish.

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  16. nice treat priya! well presented

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  17. Superb burfi...lovve oh lovve....

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  18. cute heart shaped burfi dear.. beautiful presentation..

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  19. love the pictures.....awesome...

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  20. Nice Priya an Innovative Sweets. Looks so yumm and lovable.

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  21. Looks delicious and fingerlicking good.....super clicks..

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  22. Very sweet hearts!! These look so moreish!!

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  23. Lovely idea. Perfect valentine treat

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  24. Pink o pink..Wow sis, I really wanna grab them..Looks so pretty in pink :) Lovely clicks :) an moreover so simple too :)

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  25. Looks like you are all set...Beautifully made burfi...

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  26. Beautiful presentation Priya,love the cute heart shape..perfect for Valentine.

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  27. Wow..they look cute....very sweet in presentation n taste...well done...

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  28. wow such pretty hearts :).. happy valentines day!

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  29. Loved this yummy n easy to make sweet, the shape n color is perfect for Valentine's celebration...beautiful presentation Priya!

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  30. Lovely idea. Nice presentation.

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  31. You have set the mood for Valentines special week !! Cute shape and simple recipe to follow

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  32. Looks beautiful and wonderful recipe for valentine's day.

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  33. That is so creative and pretty..loved it

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  34. you are on a roll arent you... :)
    i love burfis but have never tried them at home...

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  35. Omg, heart shaped burfis that too in pink, thats soo adorable sis.. Very catchy,pretty and fantastic.Thanks for sending Sis.

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  36. Cute burfi! Loved those teeny tiny pink flowers Priya! :)

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  37. Burfis look cute and attractive.. Perfect treat for Valentine's day!!

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  38. Who said love is in the air? Love is only in this burfi. And that is what is required for Valentine's Day.

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Priya Ranjit

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