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Old Dec 4th, 2008, 12:57   #1
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Vandy's Almond Burfi

For all you sweet tooths try my Almond Burfi Recipe,Stick to the exact instructions and you can't go wrong,You will know that things are right when you mix the sugar syrup with other ingredients
and the mixture will start crystallysing on the mixing spoon.
ENGLISH CUPS - quantities must be exact
2 CUPS SUGAR
1/2(HALF) CUP WATER
1&1/2 CUPS (SUNSHINE) POWDERED FULL CREAM MILK
125GMS UNSALTED BUTTER
200GMS ALMOND MEAL (GROUND ALMONDS)
1-2 TEASPOONS CRUSHED CARDAMOM SEEDS(GROUND)

Recipe Instructions
cook sugar & water 'til sugar dissolves (sugar syrup)
simmer for 2-3 mins then add butter,let butter melt in syrup
keep on low flame till butter melts

in separate mixing bowl, mix powdered milk,almond meal and
crushed cardamom seeds,mix well

add hot sugar syrup to mixing bowl with powdered milk mixture and stir to make a smooth paste

pour onto greased dish, let cool(set) and cut

sprinkle small amount fine cardamom on top for extra taste

if correct quantities are used the burfi will set within 1-2hrs

ENJOY!

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Old Dec 4th, 2008, 13:20   #2
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Sounds yummy. Don't know when I'll give it a try, but I should
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Old Dec 5th, 2008, 09:45   #3
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Ooh thanks, Vandy! I may try this this weekend - I have a surplus of almonds!


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