Sunday, September 19, 2010

Chocolate burfi (Indian chocolate fudge / cheesecake)

Chocolate burfi is one of my personal favorites. It is so easy to prepare, that I love to make it for parties, festivals and any time I crave for something chocolatey.


Ingredients: (to make approximately 12 pieces)

unsweetened khoa - 1 1/2 cup
sugar - 1 cup
butter - 2 tbsp
cocoa powder - 2 tbsp
sliced almonds - a few

Method:

Heat sugar in a sauce pan and add a little water. When it reaches a 1-string consistency, add khoa, cocoa powder and butter. Stir for a few minutes until it thickens and the mass starts leaving the sides of the pan. Mix in half the almonds. Grease a plate and sprinkle a few sliced almonds. Pour the mixture into plate and decorate with the remaining almonds. Level the top with a flat-bottomed vessel. Allow to cool for a few minutes and cut into squares while still warm.