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Microwave Ricotta Badam (Almond) Burfi

Microwave Almond Barfi
A desi Mithai Badam Burfi with an Italian Cheese. This nutrient rich Almond Barfi tastes great and cooking it in a microwave will save you some time.  Traditionally, Khoya or Mava is used to prepare this sweet. But nowadays, I use Ricotta Cheese which works as the best alternative for our desi Khoya.

Ingredients:
Almonds/Badam - 1/4 cup
Ricotta Cheese - 1 cup
Ghee/Clarified Butter - 1 tsp
Sugar - 2 tbsp
Green Cardamom/Elaichi - 2 pods
Saffron/Kesar - few strands
Almonds for garnish - 2

How to prepare Almond Barfi in a microwave:
  • Soak almonds in water overnight or for two hours. Soaking will enable the almond skin to come off easily.
  • Drain the water and peel the almond skin. Grind almonds to a fine powder in a blender.
  • Crush cardamom seeds and saffron in a mortar pestle to a fine powder. Chop 2 almonds for garnish.
  • Grease a tray with few drops of ghee.
Microwave Almond Burfi
  • In a microwave safe bowl, add ghee. Grease the bowl well with ghee. Now add ricotta cheese and microwave for 2 minutes.
  • Add almond powder and microwave for 2 minutes. Lastly, add cardamom, saffron and sugar. Microwave for another 4 minutes. Stop the microwave after every one minute and stir.  Keep checking to avoid burning. Microwave for few more minutes until moisture is lost.
  • Pour the hot Burfi mix on the greased plate. Spread it evenly and make cuts with a knife while it is still hot. Let it cool completely before cutting out Burfi squares. Garnish with chopped almonds and keep Almond Ricotta Burfi refrigerated.
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  1. Suja ManojAugust 24, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Looks divine,love this quick version,yum

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  2. Hamaree RasoiAugust 24, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Simply mouthwatering burfis. Excellent preparation.
    Deepa

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  3. Priya SureshAugust 24, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Wow delicious burfi, cant wait to try.

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  4. hamaarethoughts.comAugust 25, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    gr8! easy..

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  5. AzAugust 26, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Looks really great and tempting!!

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  6. Aparna M TirodkarNovember 20, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Hi uma I tried this one...it turned out good...but needed a bit more sugar...buta good recipe

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    1. UmaNovember 20, 2012 at 5:03 AM

      Hi ManasMom, am happy to know you liked Badam Barfi.. I agree sugar could have been little bit more.. but my folks like it less sweet.. Thanks for writing to me :)

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