Quick Nariyal Burfi (Indian Coconut Fudge)

Name: Quick Nariyal Burfi (Indian Coconut Fudge)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 1 h 12 min
Yield: 1 - 9x9 inch pan
Ingredients: 3 cups sweetened flaked coconut; 1 ½ (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk; ⅔ cup sliced almonds; 1 tablespoon ground cardamom

Rating: 3.69 stars

39 Ratings
34 Reviews
8 Photos

A traditional Indian sweet made easy with my Western fudge-making adaptations! No boiling water and sugar or use of a candy thermometer in this recipe!

By Lola in the Kitchen

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

7 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 12 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 - 9x9 inch pan

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 ½ (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
⅔ cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon ground cardamom (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Grease a 9x9 inch pan. Stir together the coconut and condensed milk in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Cook on High in the microwave for 7 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. When the coconut mixture is hot and bubbling, stir in the almonds and cardamom. Pour into the prepared pan, and smooth the top with a spatula.

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Step 2
Cool for 1 hour in the refrigerator, then cut into 1 inch squares with a greased knife.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

275 calories; protein 5.6g; carbohydrates 37.6g; fat 12.1g; cholesterol 16.7mg; sodium 115mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (34)

Most helpful positive review

agent of good change

01/06/2009

I liked this recipe. I made some alterations though so I only gave it 4 stars. I used unsweetened coconut and I added ginger not cardamon. I made these to give away for Christmas and my relatives do not like cardamon. I also melted semi-sweet chocolate chips with a little bit of butter and I dipped the square blocks of cut burfi into the melted chocolate and I let them set on a rack to dry one side at a time. They looked good and tasted great. My relatives liked them a lot. Thanks for this recipe. Read More

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TheBritishBaker

12/20/2010

Not sure what happened here I followed the recipe exactly but even after 24 hours this still had not firmed up. Such a shame as it looked delicious in the pan... Read More

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39 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 14
3 star values: 7
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 5

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agent of good change

01/05/2009

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YumYumYum

02/18/2008

I added the cardamom plus a dash of rose water. These turned out quick and moist--didn't have to change a thing! Thanks! Read More

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Reg

05/12/2008

Wonderful so easy and so good. While it is rich it does not seem sinful. I think that I may try it with fat free sweetened condensed milk. Will let you know how that turns out. Read More

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Susan

04/01/2010

I made this fudge for an Indian luncheon our Dinner Club was having and the other ladies just raved about it! I made it the night before and chilled it until about 30 minutes before serving. The cardamom is very strong if you only chill the fudge for the one hour the recipe calls for. I found that by making it a day ahead the flavors had all blended nicely by serving time and the cardamom wasn't as over-powering. Read More

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TheBritishBaker

12/20/2010

Not sure what happened here I followed the recipe exactly but even after 24 hours this still had not firmed up. Such a shame as it looked delicious in the pan... Read More

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Dal

03/10/2009

I made small round balls and flattened them a little and rolled them in confectionry sugar and pistachios. They are on the sweet side. They turned out really good. Read More

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OCTOBREA

08/08/2008

very nice! super easy to make and tastes great! Read More

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Fit&Healthy Mom

08/20/2009

Good recipe! Read More

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Alberta Rose

01/07/2010

This did not work for me at all and I followed the recipe to the letter. It was sticky and gooey and didn't set. Next time I'll just microwave it longer (or maybe not - the end result was fun!) If I had to rate it on the taste though it would get 5 stars. I salvaged it by forming little balls and rolling them in chopped toasted almonds then dipping in white chocolate. They were yummy anyway and it was like a feeding frenzy around the dish when they were put out! Read More

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I added the cardamom plus a dash of rose water. These turned out quick and moist--didn't have to change a thing! Thanks!

Wonderful so easy and so good. While it is rich it does not seem sinful. I think that I may try it with fat free sweetened condensed milk. Will let you know how that turns out.

Not sure what happened here I followed the recipe exactly but even after 24 hours this still had not firmed up. Such a shame as it looked delicious in the pan...

I made small round balls and flattened them a little and rolled them in confectionry sugar and pistachios. They are on the sweet side. They turned out really good.