✨ Peanut Barfi Recipe (Moongfali barfi) ✨

👉 Ingredients:

• Raw Peanuts: 1.5 cups [00:38]
• Ghee: 2 tablespoons [02:51]
• Jaggery (crushed): 1 cup [02:56]
• Desiccated Coconut: 0.5 cups [03:43]
• Optional (for flavor): 5-6 cashews and 5-6 almonds [02:09]
• Optional (for flavor): Cardamom powder [04:18]
• Optional (for garnish): Melon seeds and finely chopped pistachios [04:59]

👉 Method:

1. Roast the peanuts: ✅ Dry roast 1.5 cups of raw peanuts in a pan over medium heat [00:55]. ✅ Stir continuously until they crackle and the skin begins to separate [00:55].
2. Remove the skin: ✅ Once the peanuts cool, place them on a kitchen towel [01:35]. ✅ Create a bundle and rub them together to easily remove the skin [01:35]. ✅ Use a sieve to separate the peanuts from the skin [01:49].
3. Grind the peanuts: ✅ Add the roasted peanuts to a grinder jar [02:03]. ✅ You can also add cashews and almonds at this stage [02:03]. ✅ Grind the peanuts in pulse mode, stopping occasionally to stir with a spoon [02:26]. ✅ The goal is a slightly sticky, coarse mixture, not a fine powder [02:26].
4. Melt the jaggery: ✅ In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee and add 1 cup of crushed jaggery [02:49]. ✅ Stir continuously until the jaggery melts completely and starts to bubble slightly [02:49].
5. Mix the ingredients: ✅ Add the ground peanut mixture and half a cup of desiccated coconut to the melted jaggery [03:33]. ✅ Add cardamom powder for flavor [04:18].
6. Cook the mixture: ✅ Cook on a medium flame, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and begins to leave the sides of the pan [03:56].
7. Form the roll: ✅ Transfer the mixture onto a butter paper [04:44]. ✅ Gently mash it with a spatula or bowl to combine [04:44]. ✅ Add melon seeds and pistachios for garnish, if desired, and mix well [05:04]. ✅ Form the mixture into a log shape, pressing down to compact it [05:13].
8. Chill and serve: ✅ Wrap the log tightly in the butter paper and refrigerate for 5-10 minutes until it sets [05:31]. ✅ Once firm, unwrap the log and cut it into desired shapes [05:47]. ✅ The finished dessert can be stored for 15-20 days [06:50].

Peanut Barfi (Moongfali Barfi) Recipe: Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1: Isme kaun kaun se ingredients use hote hain? (What ingredients are used in this recipe?)
  • A: Is recipe mein 3 main ingredients hain: moongfali (peanuts), gud (jaggery), and desiccated coconut (nariyal ka burada).
• Q2: Kya is mithai ko fast (vrat) mein kha sakte hain? (Can we eat this sweet during a fast?)
  • A: Haan, bilkul. Yeh khaas taur par fast aur tyoharon ke liye banayi gayi hai.
• Q3: Moongfali ko kaise bhune (roast) karna hai? (How to roast the peanuts?)
  • A: Moongfali ko ek kadhai mein daal kar bina tel ke (dry roast) lagatar chalate hue bhun lena hai, jab tak ki uska chhilka alag na ho jaaye.
• Q4: Bhunne ke baad moongfali ka chhilka kaise hataye? (How to remove the skin of the peanuts after roasting?)
  • A: Moongfali ko thanda hone ke baad ek kapde par daal kar potli banakar masalte hue chhilka hataya ja sakta hai. Phir ek chhalni se chhilka alag kar sakte hain.
• Q5: Kya moongfali ke saath aur bhi kuch daal sakte hain? (Can we add anything else with the peanuts?)
  • A: Aap isme taste aur richness badhane ke liye badam aur kaju daal sakte hain, lekin yeh optional hai.
• Q6: Moongfali ko kaise peesna hai? (How to grind the peanuts?)
  • A: Moongfali ko pulse mode par peesna hai taaki yeh thoda chipchipa ho jaaye aur powder na bane.
• Q7: Is recipe mein cheeni (sugar) ki jagah kya use kiya hai? (What has been used instead of sugar in this recipe?)
  • A: Isme cheeni ki jagah gud (jaggery) ka istemal kiya gaya hai.
• Q8: Gud ko jaldi melt karne ke liye kya karein? (What to do to melt the jaggery quickly?)
  • A: Gud ko pehle thoda crush kar lijiye, isse woh jaldi melt ho jayega.
• Q9: Agar cheeni se banana ho toh kya karein? (What to do if we want to make it with sugar?)
  • A: Cheeni se banane ke liye aapko ek taar ki chasni (one-string consistency syrup) banani padegi.
• Q10: Nariyal ka burada (desiccated coconut) daalna zaroori hai kya? (Is it necessary to add desiccated coconut?)
  • A: Nariyal ka burada daalne se taste aur fiber badh jata hai, aap chahein to gola nariyal ko kaddukas karke bhi daal sakte hain.
• Q11: Mixture ko kab tak pakana hai? (For how long do we need to cook the mixture?)
  • A: Mixture ko medium flame par tab tak pakana hai jab tak ki yeh pan chhodne na lage.
• Q12: Mithai mein aur kya daal sakte hain? (What else can be added to the sweet?)
  • A: Aap isme elaichi powder aur magaj ke beej (melon seeds) aur pista daal sakte hain.
• Q13: Agar mixture dry ho jaye toh kya karein? (What to do if the mixture becomes dry?)
  • A: Agar mixture zyada dry lage toh thoda gud ya thoda ghee melt karke daal sakte hain.
• Q14: Mixture ko set karne ke liye kya karna hai? (How to set the mixture?)
  • A: Mixture ko butter paper par nikal kar ek roll bana kar fridge mein 5-10 minute ke liye rakhna hai.
• Q15: Roll mein cracks aane par kya karein? (What if cracks appear in the roll?)
  • A: Cracks se ghabrana nahi hai, isse hi barfi aur bhi sundar dikhegi.
• Q16: Kitne dino tak is mithai ko store kar sakte hain? (For how many days can this sweet be stored?)
  • A: Isko 15-20 din tak store kiya ja sakta hai aur yeh kharab nahi hogi.
• Q17: Kya isse sirf barfi ki shape de sakte hain? (Can we only give it a barfi shape?)
  • A: Nahi, aap isse roll, barfi ya laddu ki form mein bhi bana sakte hain.
• Q18: Is recipe mein mawe ka use hua hai? (Is mawa used in this recipe?)
  • A: Nahi, is recipe mein koi mawe ka istemal nahi hua hai.
• Q19: Kya is recipe mein milk powder use hua hai? (Is milk powder used in this recipe?)
  • A: Nahi, isme milk powder bhi use nahi hua hai.
• Q20: Moongfali ke kya health benefits hain? (What are the health benefits of peanuts?)
  • A: Moongfali mein protein, vitamins, antioxidants, fiber aur minerals hote hain. Yeh energy deti hai aur memory ko bhi sharp karti hai.
• Q21: Gud ke kya health benefits hain? (What are the health benefits of jaggery?)
  • A: Gud mein bahut sara iron hota hai, yeh energy deta hai aur immunity ko boost karta hai.
• Q22: Kaun se tyoharon par isse bana sakte hain? (On which festivals can we make this?)
  • A: Aap isse Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Rakshabandhan jaise tyoharon par bana sakte hain.
• Q23: Kya isko banane mein bahut time lagta hai? (Does it take a lot of time to make this?)
  • A: Nahi, yeh bahut jaldi banne wali recipe hai aur isme zyada mehnat nahi karni padti.
• Q24: Final look iska kaisa hota hai? (What does its final look like?)
  • A: Iska texture aur look bilkul mithai ki dukan jaisa hota hai aur yeh dekhne mein festive lagti hai.
• Q25: Cutting ke time agar piece toot jaye toh kya karein? (What to do if a piece breaks while cutting?)
  • A: Agar piece halka sa toot jaye toh tension mat lijiyega, thoda sa balance kar denge toh easily cut jayega.
    

    Peanut Barfi Flashcards

     

    Q: What are the main ingredients for making this Moongfali Barfi? A: Peanuts (Moongfali) (1.5 cups), Jaggery (Gud) (1 cup, crushed), and Desiccated Coconut (Nariyal ka Burada) (half a cup). The recipe also mentions that cashews, almonds, and pistachios can be added.

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    Q: How are the peanuts prepared before making the barfi? A: Raw peanuts are dry roasted in a pan while stirring constantly. Once cooled, the skins are removed by rubbing them in a kitchen towel. The cleaned peanuts are then ground to a slightly sticky consistency using a pulse function on a grinder.

    Q: How is the sugar syrup prepared for the barfi? A: The video recipe does not use a traditional sugar syrup (chaashni). Instead, it melts jaggery (gud) with ghee in a pan.

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    Q: How are the peanuts and sugar syrup combined? A: After the jaggery is fully melted and starts to bubble, the prepared peanut powder and desiccated coconut are added. The mixture is cooked over a medium flame, stirring continuously until it starts to leave the sides of the pan.

    Q: What are some tips for making perfect Peanut Barfi? A: Dry roast the peanuts on medium heat, stirring continuously. Use a pulse function on the grinder to make the peanuts slightly sticky, not a fine powder. Cook the jaggery mixture until it leaves the sides of the pan. Chill the mixture for 5-10 minutes to ensure clean cuts.

    Q: How is the barfi set and cut? A: The mixture is transferred onto a butter paper, shaped into a long log-like roll by hand, and wrapped in the paper. It is then placed in the refrigerator for about 5-10 minutes to set before being cut into slices with a knife.

    Q: What is the shelf life of the homemade Peanut Barfi? A: The peanut barfi can be stored for up to two weeks or even 15-20 days.

    Q: What are some alternative ingredients that can be used? A: You can use sugar instead of jaggery. You can also add cashews and almonds to the peanuts for a richer flavor. Instead of desiccated coconut, you can use grated coconut. For garnish, you can use any dry fruits you like.

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    Q: How are the dry fruits used for garnishing the barfi? A: The video mentions adding melon seeds and chopped pistachios to the mixture before shaping the barfi. You can use any dry fruits you like.