Coconut Burfi (Indian Coconut Fudge )

Ingredients:

1. Shredded Coconut -5 cups (500 g)
2. Sweetened fat free Condensed Milk – 14oz can (400 g)
3. Cardamom – ½ tsp, powdered
4. Butter or Ghee or oil – ½ tsp
5. Almonds-8-10 for Garnishing

Method:

1. Mix shredded Coconut Sweetened Condensed Milk and Cardamom.
2. Mix well and the ingredients clump together.
3. Microwave it for 1-2 minutes
4. Lightly smear bottom of a baking sheet with Butter or Ghee or Oil.
5. Pour coconut mixture onto the baking sheet and spread it evenly.
6. Refrigerate for about an hour.
7. Remove from refrigerator and cut into any shape you like.
8. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Tips:

1. Some people like to roast coconut to get nice aroma.
2. I usually prefer to take fat free sweetened condensed milk but it is optional any kind of condensed milk will work
3. Refrigerating the Burfi makes it easier to cut.
4. You can use any kind of nut for garnishing.
5. You can also use sugar syrup instead of condensed milk