Mango coconut burfi recipe – The perfect tropical flavor combination that everyone will love.
dear husband hates coconut in any dish whether it’s savory or sweet. But he actually likes this burfi.
First he said it looks appetizing and has very vibrant color. I was like yea I know. Then he asks can I try now? I said ‘NO’ it has to cool down and set. After few hours, he asks again and I said – why are you so excited you don’t like coconut? He said – the color attracts me to eat it. After having a bite, he enjoys burfi.
He was about to eat the second piece, I was like wait let me take the photos first. While taking photos he was on top of my head and keeps saying please hurry… So here I am with no so good photos.
I regret that I made half batch and only 6 pieces. Before I thought it will be only for me why make full batch. I should make this again for him maybe next week.
This mango burfi has perfect balanced flavor of mangoes and coconut. This is not the kind of burfi that sets hard like mawa chocolate burfi. It has fresh coconut as well as moisture from mango puree. So It will hold the burfi shape but still soft and moist, juicy just like kopra pak.
I have used pistachios on top as a garnishing. You can use almonds, cashews. Alternately you can mix the nuts into the burfi mixture along with adding cardamom powder.
When it comes to the mangoes, I am saying again and again that use the best quality, less fibrous mangoes like Alphonso or Kesar to get the best out of it. The flavors and taste will be much much better that random mango type. I will keep repeating myself until you email me and say ‘Yea Kanan, I got it now.’
Check out more mango recipes
Mango custard // Mango coconut muffins // Mango mastani // Mango ice cream
How to make mango coconut burfi recipe (Step by Step Photos):
Preparation: Grease the tray or container with ghee or butter and keep it aside.
1) Take coconut in a pan on medium heat.
2) Roast it with stirring continuously till it gets dry and lightly brown. You will get nice toasted aroma of coconut.
3) Then add milk, sugar and mango pulp.
4) Mix it and keep cooking on medium heat.
5) Don’t forget to stir constantly
6) Keep cooking till it dries out, becomes thick and will come together like a big lump. It takes 18-20 minutes.
7) Turn off the stove, add cardamom powder and mix.
8) Remove it to a greased tray or container. Spread it evenly and smooth out the surface.
9) Sprinkle few chopped pistachios on top. and press it lightly so it sticks to the burfi. Let it cool completely so it sets. If in the hurry pop into the fridge.
10) Once set, cut into pieces and serve.
Serving suggestion: Enjoy this as a dessert. Or have it any time of the day.
adapted from – Red Chillies
Mango coconut burfi recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Coconut (Grated), if using frozen the defrost and then use
- ½ cup Milk
- ⅓ cup Sugar
- ½ cup Mango pulp or puree
- a pinch Green cardamom seeds powder
- 5-6 Pistachios chopped or any other nuts of your choice
Instructions
making mango coconut burfi recipe:
- Grease the tray or container with ghee or butter and keep it aside.
- Take coconut in a pan on medium heat.
- Roast it with stirring continuously till it gets dry and lightly brown. You will get nice toasted aroma of coconut.
- Then add milk, sugar and mango pulp.
- Mix it and keep cooking on medium heat. Don’t forget to stir.
- Keep cooking till it dries out, becomes thick and will come together like a big lump. It takes 18-20 minutes.
- Turn off the stove, add cardamom powder and mix.
- Remove it to a greased tray or container.
- Spread it evenly and smooth out the surface.
- Sprinkle few chopped pistachios on top. and press it lightly so it sticks to the burfi.
- Let it cool completely so it sets. If in the hurry pop into the fridge.
- Once set, cut into pieces and serve
Hima
Thank you for the recipe!! I used soy milk and vegan butter to grease and it turned out delicious 😋
Kanan
Glad to know.
Thank you for detailed feedback
Shrikant Sharma
That image you have shared of the Mango Coconut Burfi is so delectable. I am already tempted to devour it. I am going to try making it but I don’t know whether it will come out so well. Thank you for sharing the recipe along with images to inspire novice cooks like me to try new things.
Kanan
Give it a try, I am sure it will turn out good. It’s an easy recipe.
Happy cooking!!