Barfi
Barfi
Barfi (pronunciation: /bɑːrfiː/), also spelled as Burfi or Burfee, is a dense milk-based sweet confectionery from the Indian subcontinent, a type of Mithai. The name is derived from the Persian word Barf, which means snow.
Etymology
The term Barfi is derived from the Persian word Barf which means snow, since Barfi is similar to ice/snow in appearance. This sweet is called Barfi because it's typically cut into square, diamond, or round shapes, similar to that of ice.
Ingredients
The main ingredients of Barfi include condensed milk and sugar. The ingredients are cooked in a vessel until it gets a solid form. The flavor of a Barfi is often enhanced with fruits or nuts and spices such as cardamom and rose water.
Varieties
There are many varieties of Barfi which include Besan Barfi (made with gram flour), Kaaju Barfi (made with cashews), Pista Barfi (made with pistachio), and many more.
Related Terms
- Mithai: A general term for sweets in India.
- Peda: A similar sweet, round in shape.
- Halwa: Another variety of Indian sweet.
- Gulab Jamun: A popular Indian sweet made from milk solids and sugar syrup.
- Jalebi: A sweet popular in countries of South Asia, West Asia, North Africa, and East Africa.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Barfi
- Wikipedia's article - Barfi
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