Rice Barfi – Soft & Tasty Homemade Mithai

Rice Barfi – Soft & Tasty Homemade Mithai

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🥣 Ingredients

• 1 cup raw rice
• 1 tbsp almonds
• 1 tbsp cashew nuts
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup hot water
• A pinch of cardamom
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Rice

• Wash the rice and soak it for 2–3 hours
• Drain and blend with milk until smooth

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2. Prepare the Nuts

• Grind the almonds and cashews into a slightly coarse texture

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3. Cooking

• Heat ghee in a pan
• Add the rice mixture
• Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously

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4. Add Sugar

• Add sugar and hot water
• Keep stirring until the mixture thickens

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5. Add Flavor

• Add cardamom and ground nuts
• Cook until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan

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6. Set the Barfi

• Transfer to a greased tray
• Spread evenly and smooth the surface
• Let it cool

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7. Cut & Serve

• Cut into squares
• Garnish with nuts if desired

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✅ Tip

The longer you stir while cooking, the smoother and melt-in-your-mouth the texture will be.