During holidays or fasting days, the absence of sweets makes any celebration incomplete. There is often concern about impurities in store-bought confectionery, and making mawa or long milk reduction seems like too much trouble. In such situations, milk roll barfi, which can be made from just one glass of milk, is an ideal option for obtaining a pure and tasty dessert without unnecessary complexity or time commitment.
This barfi, made from just one glass of milk, a small amount of dry milk, and ghee, looks as luxurious as expensive store-bought desserts, and its crumbly texture melts in your mouth. It is easy to prepare for any holiday or during a fast. Below is the simplest instruction for its preparation.
The following ingredients are needed for preparation: 1 glass of boiled milk (whole cream), 2 tablespoons of pure ghee, 1/2 cup of sugar (or powdered sugar to taste), 1/2 teaspoon of green cardamom powder, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped cashews, almonds, and pistachios (for garnish), a pinch of saffron or gold leaf (optional).
First, in a pot, without turning on the gas, mix 1 glass of milk, 2 tablespoons of ghee, and 2 cups of dry milk, stirring thoroughly with a whisk or spoon so that no lumps remain. Then place the pot over low heat and stir constantly. After 3-4 minutes, the mixture will begin to thicken.
When the mixture thickens to the consistency of mawa, add the sugar and cardamom powder. As the sugar dissolves, the mixture will become slightly more liquid, but with constant stirring for 2-3 minutes, it will start to detach from the bottom of the pot.
As soon as the mixture forms a kind of lump and stops sticking to the sides of the pot, turn off the heat. It is important not to cook it for too long, otherwise the barfi will become hard and dry. After this, let the mixture cool slightly. On oiled parchment paper or a plate, spread out the mixture and shape it into an elongated form or distribute it in a square. Stick the finely chopped nuts on top. Wrap the roll in parchment paper and leave it for 15-20 minutes to stabilize. After setting, cut it into round pieces. The finished soft and crumbly milk roll barfi is ready to eat.
