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7 Cup Burfi

Published: Nov 2, 2017 · by Shilpa · 1 Comment

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7 cup burfi is essentially made with 7 cups of ingredients and is a simpler version of Mysore pak. This burfi is easy to make and is perfect for festivals and celebrations.
7 cup burfi

7 cup burfi step-by-step recipe with photos.

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  • What is 7 cup burfi
  • Step by step instructions
  • Setting the burfi
  • Tips to get perfect burfi
  • Bonus
  • Recipe card
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What is 7 cup burfi

7 cup burfi (also called 7 cup cake) is made with seven cups of ingredients and is a simpler version of Mysore Pak. This burfi is easy to make and is perfect for festivals and celebrations.

The seven cups of ingredients that go into making this delicious burfi are 1 cup each of gram flour (besan), coconut, milk, ghee, and 3 cups of sugar. But I find the burfi too sweet with 3 cups of sugar, hence I add 1 ¾ cups of sugar. This makes the sweetness of the burfi just right for our liking. You may increase the sugar if you like a sweeter burfi.

Step by step instructions

1. Dry roast the besan until it is aromatic.

2. Add coconut and mix, then add sugar.

3. Add milk next.

4. Add ghee in two stages and keep stirring.

5. Keep stirring until the whole mixture comes together. Burfi is ready to be set when it starts to leave the sides of the pan.

6. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and cut it while it is warm.

7 cup burfi steps.
7 cup burfi

Setting the burfi

The way this burfi will be set depends on the amount of sugar you use. If you add 3 cups of sugar, it will give you a soft cake-like burfi (and hence the name - 7 cup cake). Use less sugar if you want a firm and well-set burfi.

Tips to get perfect burfi

Always use milk at room temperature and not straight from the fridge.

Use less sugar if you want a well-set burfi.

Melt the ghee before using it. It should be warm and liquid.

Add ghee in two batches.

Dry-roasting the besan well is important. Don't skip it.

Make sure the mixture leaves the sides of the pan before transferring to the tray.

It is also important not to cook it beyond that point - once the mixture leaves the sides of the pan and thickens, turn off the flame immediately.

Bonus

This burfi:
- is easy-to-make and can be made by beginners too
- does not need sugar syrup
- sets quickly
- stays fresh for up to 10 days when stored in an air-tight container

This simple recipe is perfect for festivals like Diwali or Ganesha Chaturthi. Do try this less-known burfi during your next celebration and wow your guests.

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7 cup burfi

Recipe card

7 cup Burfi

Shilpa
7 cup burfi is essentially made with 7 cups of ingredients and is a simpler version of Mysore pak. This burfi is easy to make and is perfect for festivals and celebrations.
5 from 2 votes
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Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 30 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup besan
  • 1 cup coconut freshly grated
  • 1 cup ghee see notes
  • 1 cup milk at room temperature
  • 1¾ cup sugar (the traditional recipe calls for 3 cups, but I think they make the burfi too sweet)
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions
 

  • Grease a pan or tray with some ghee and line it with a parchment paper. Set aside
  • Heat a non-stick pan and add besan. Dry roast for a few minutes until it turns aromatic
  • Add coconut and roast for another 2-3 minutes
  • Add sugar and milk. Mix well and bring it to boil
  • Once it starts boiling add half cup ghee. Keep stirring continuously
  • Once all the ghee is absorbed, add the remaining ghee
  • Keep stirring until the whole mixture comes together and starts leaving the sides of the pan
  • Pour the mixture on the greased tray and level it
  • Let it cool slightly. Cut into the desired shape while the burfi is still warm
  • Serve or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Notes

  • Always use milk at room temperature and not straight from the fridge
  • Melt the ghee before using it. It should be warm and liquid
Nutrition Facts
7 cup Burfi
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 10mg0%
Potassium 81mg2%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 20IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Mickey Vallieres

    February 14, 2022 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    Your style is unique compared to other people I have read stuff from. I appreciate you for posting when you've got the opportunity, Guess I will just bookmark this blog.

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