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Coconut Burfi

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Coconut Burfi

Coconut Burfi is a vegetarian dessert cooked across India. It is made with coconut, jaggery and cardamom. This recipe serves 8 and takes about 40 min. One serving has about 350 kcal, 3 g protein, 40 g carbs and 20 g fat.

Did you know? Fresh coconut is toasted with jaggery. In Kerala, shaped into pyramids for festivals. Often topped with ghee-roasted cashews. The texture ranges from soft to chewy. A vegan option if made with coconut oil. Popular during Onam and Vishu. Some versions add condensed milk for richness. Sets quickly due to coconut's natural oils.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Pan-Indian
Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 3 g
Style: Indulgent
Serves: 8
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Level: Medium

Ingredients (serves 8)

200 g desiccated coconut
150 g jaggery
100 ml milk
1 tbsp ghee
4 cardamom
8 cashew (optional)

Contains: dairy and tree nuts.

Main ingredients

coconut
jaggery

Nutrition per serving

Coconut Burfi

350kcal / serving

Protein: 3 g 3%
Carbs: 40 g 45%
Fat: 20 g 51%
Fibre: 5 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	1mg
Vitamin A	0mcg
Vitamin C	2mg

How to make Coconut Burfi

Split the cardamom pods, discard the husks, and grind the seeds to a fine powder; set aside.
Chop the cashews finely if using.
Heat the ghee in a heavy pan over low heat.
Add the desiccated coconut and roast for 3 minutes until lightly golden.
Add the jaggery and milk and stir until the jaggery melts.
Cook on low heat, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir in the cardamom powder and cashews.
Spread the mixture on a greased tray or plate, level it, let it cool for 10 minutes, then cut into squares.

Serves 8 · prep 15 min · cook 25 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

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Quick answers

Is Coconut Burfi vegetarian?

Yes. Coconut Burfi is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Coconut Burfi?

About 350 kcal per serving, with 3 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

What is Coconut Burfi made of?

The main ingredients are coconut, jaggery and cardamom.

How long does Coconut Burfi take to make?

About 40 min in all: 15 min to prepare and 25 min to cook.

How many people does this Coconut Burfi recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 8. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Coconut Burfi?

Coconut Burfi is usually eaten as a dessert.

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