Best Easy Mawa Burfi Recipe

Mawa Burfi is a smooth, fudge-like Indian sweet made with condensed milk and premium ingredients. This elegant confection is a treasured gift during Diwali and a centerpiece of family sweet boxes.

Cook 30 min Difficulty NORMAL 210 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • mawa (khoya) 1 lb
  • sweetened condensed milk 1 cup
  • pistachios 2 tbsp
  • almonds 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • ghee 2 tbsp
  • cardamom powder 1 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 23 g 44%
Protein 5 g 10%
Fat 9 g 46%
Serving size 50g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low and melt the ghee, swirling to coat the base evenly.

  2. 2

    Crumble mawa into the skillet and sauté gently for 5–8 minutes until it softens and turns golden, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low. Add condensed milk and mix thoroughly, cooking for 7–10 minutes, stirring and scraping the sides so there are no lumps.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle cardamom powder and finely chopped nuts. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan, about 5 more minutes.

  5. 5

    Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined tray. Smooth evenly. Cool completely; then cut into squares and garnish with sliced pistachios and almonds.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient that defines the flavor and texture of Mawa Burfi?
Mawa (khoya) is the foundation of Mawa Burfi, giving the sweet its rich, fudgy texture and authentic dairy flavor. Combined with condensed milk, it creates the smoothness and sweetness that make this confection stand out in Indian dessert boxes.
Q. Which step is most important for preventing overcooking or burning while making Mawa Burfi?
Careful heat control during sautéing and mixing, especially in steps 2 and 3, is vital. Keeping the heat at medium-low and stirring continuously ensures the mawa caramelizes evenly and the condensed milk blends without sticking or burning. This attention prevents hard or dry burfi.
Q. How does the recipe achieve a smooth fudge-like consistency?
Constant stirring and gradual incorporation of ingredients allow the mawa and condensed milk to meld into a lump-free mixture. Cooking until the mixture leaves the pan’s sides, as described in step 4, ensures the Burfi is perfectly smooth and easy to cut into squares.
Q. How many calories and what is the protein-to-carb ratio per serving?
Each 50g serving of Mawa Burfi provides about 210 kcal, with 5g protein and 23g carbohydrates. The caloric ratio is 44% carbs, 10% protein, and 46% fat, offering a balanced but indulgent sweet that fits well for festive occasions.
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