Nutty Cacao Almond Barfi

Best For

Celebration
Sweet treat

Makes: 15 barfis

Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

Barfi

•  1 cup almonds
•  ¼ cup almond butter
•  ½ cup jaggery powder
•  ¼ cup almond milk
•  3 tablespoons cacao powder
•  pinch of rock salt

Toppings

•  2 tablespoons grated coconut
•  1 tablespoon cashews, roasted
•  1 tablespoon almonds, roasted

PREPARATION

•  Prepare ¼ cup almond butter
•  Prepare ¼ cup almond milk

Method

1. Place almonds into a blender and blend until a smooth powder. Do not over-blend.
2. Heat a pot, and add almond butter and almond powder. Mix and roast for 5 minutes on low flame until a little brownish color.
3. Add jaggery powder and almond milk. Mix everything and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add cacao powder, cook, and keep stirring for 8 minutes until the mixture leaves the pan. Make sure there are no lumps.
5. Switch off the stove. Add rock salt and mix. Pour it on parchment paper and set it in a rectangular shape with the help of a spatula.
6. Gently press the mixture to get an even shape. Place it in a refrigerator for 2 hours.
7. Cut into desired shapes and top each barfi with coconut and nuts. Serve and enjoy.