Kobbari Mithai | About: | | Kobbari Mithai, also known as coconut burfi is a traditional Karnataka recipe. It is usually made for festivals and other special occasions. | Ingredients: | -
2 cups Fresh grated coconut -
1 cup Sugar, powdered -
1/2 tsp Elaichi, powdered -
3-4 tbsp Raisin-Cashew-Almond mixture -
1-2 tsp Ghee/Butter -
2-3 tsp Milk powder (optional) | How to prepare? | | Mix coconut and sugar well with hands and keep aside for about 30 mins (or until the sugar dissolves). -
Heat a kadai and pour the mixture into it. -
Saute on low flame until the mixture forms a single dumpling (approx 15-20 mins). Add the remaining ingredients (except ghee/butter) and mix well. -
Grease a plate with ghee/butter and pour the mixture into it. Spread evenly on the plate and let it cool for a while. - With a knife, cut into desired shape when it is still warm. Store in air tight containers.
| How to Serve? | | Serve as a desert or sweet dish on festivals. | Health statement: | | Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Raisins are one of nature's sweet treats. They provide 70% pure fructose, fat free, cholesterol free, low in sodium, and supply a good source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, iron, potassium, and calcium. Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats, the same type of health-promoting fats as are found in olive oil, which have been associated with reduced risk of heart disease. You can have some monounsaturated fats in your diet by enjoying cashews is a good idea, especially for persons with diabetes. Cashews have a lower fat content than most other nuts. |
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