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 cup = 240 ml)
- 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
Hey!! How long does a mango coconut burfi last without fridge?? I want to send this barfi to USA.
2-3 days if the temperature is moderately cool.
If it is hot like Indian summer than I doubt that it stays good for more than a day.
Tried the recipe! Every one said “looks yumm”.. waiting for it to set. Have specially made for my father in law. He loves coconut.
Now let’s see 🙂
Hope he likes it.
Hi Can I use coconut milk instead of cows milk ?
yes you can
A must try recipe. I am sure that mango with coconut will make this Burfi rocking
yes it does.
Hi.. the sweet is yummy but cooking time is a lot more than specified. If we reduce quantity of milk then may be it will hatden faster and will cook faster too
The cooking time varies depending on the size and shape of the pan. Also it takes more time if making bigger batch.
most simple mango burfi i found here ..thanks
Thank you
Hi!! this looks easy and delicious!! But before I make it, I wanted to ask you…which milk should I use for this dessert? whole , semi-skimmed or skimmed milk? On the other hand, I guess I can put milk without lactose, right?
Thank you!
Yes you can use any milk or even non-dairy milk. It will be fine.
Can i make this recipe with out mango?
Yes you can. Use little milk so it will set like a burfi
thanks for sharing and keep your valuable sharing and will try when ever i got a time to enjoy your kind contribution.
sure. Thank you.
Hi Kanan,
As I am working lady, I noted down the recipe to make it during weekends. My daughter who is 12 years old had seen the recipe and had prepared the mango coconut barfi during weekdays. When I went home, I was surprised. The barfi was so good and tasty. She had prepared something for the first time and it turned out so good.
Thanks once again for the recipe.
That is great, she must be clever and interested in cooking. Nice to know that burfi came out good.
Wonderful recipe. Just wanted to make sure you use here canned mango pulp,right ? Or is it fresh mango pulp ?
Yes I have used canned mango pulp. But fresh will work fine as well. If using fresh mango pulp then you might need to add little more sugar. It purely depends on the sweetness of your mangoes.
Please send me more recipes.
Awesome & Thank you
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where s ur shop her in kuwait
we do not own any shop. We have only this website which shares the recipes.
Hi Kanan .. Today’s my daughter turns one.. And I’m making few of your recipes for everyone … Mango cake …. Vanilla cake…. Chocolate cupcakes .. Chocolate chip cookies mango coconut burfi … Just to name a few .. Will be making the savory dishes from your recipes as well … Haven’t decided on which ones yet!!! Thanks a lot for sharing your wonderful recipes with us 🙂
wish your little one a very happy birthday.
Mango burfi looks delicious
I have to make this soon, before i open up new mango can . do coconut powder works or need shredded one, i have both , so i can mix and match too. looks so good. thank you ben for sharing such a easy , yummy treat.
Not sure about the coconut powder. texture will be different because one it is in powder form and second it has less moisture than fresh or frozen.
Another great recipe:)) You should seriously consider writing a book or something, your recipes are really fool-proof and have never failed me. On an aside, I baked your mango cake recipe over the weekend and sent it to my daughter’s daycare. It was a HUGE hit, everybody loved it. So thanks for sharing such a keeper recipe.
Thank you Anjana, for now I am concentrating on blog only. for book or any other task I need more than 24 hours in my day. 🙂 Nice to know that mango cake was hit.