Desserts and Sweets Recipes - Coconut Barfi

Ingredients

• 225g/8 oz sugar

• 250ml/8 fl oz water

• 100g/4 oz grated (shredded) coconut

• 5ml/1 tsp ground cardamom

• 30ml/2 tbsp cashew nuts, chopped

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Method:

1. Boil the sugar and water to a thick syrup. Remove the scum then stir in the coconut and cardamom and mix well.

2. Stir over heat until mixture is a thick, pouring consistency. Stir in the cashew nuts and pour the mixture evenly into a greased baking tray.

3. Leave to cool for a few minutes then cut into diamond shapes. Store in an airtight container.