Watermelon Seed Burfi Recipe: Once the month of Fasting begins, the splendor of worship, fasting, and delicious food in homes increases. After some time, the festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami also comes, where special offerings to Lord Krishna are prepared in homes. At such a time, most people buy sweets from the market, but there is fear in the mind after hearing the news of cheating. If you also want to make pure, delicious and special desserts at home for your family and guests this time, Mawa and Melon Seed Barfi is a great choice. The biggest advantage of this barfi is its great taste and smooth texture. The creamy sweetness of the mawa combines with the slight crunch of the watermelon seeds to create a taste that everyone will appreciate as soon as they bite into it.
It is not difficult to make and does not take much time. The special thing is that this dessert can be easily made during festivals as well as on any special occasion. If you want the guests coming to your house this time not to get tired of praising sweets, then definitely try this easy recipe once.
Ingredients needed to prepare mawa and watermelon seeds barfi
1. Watermelon seeds (magaj) – 1 cup
2. Mawa or khoya – 1.5 cups (about 250 grams)
3. Sugar – 1 cup
4. Water – half a cup
5. Desi ghee – 2 tablespoons
6. Green cardamom powder – half a teaspoon
7. Chopped pistachios – 1 teaspoon
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Important information related to the recipe
1. Preparation time: 10 minutes
2. Cooking time: 20 minutes
3. Total time: about 30 minutes
4. For number of people: 5 to 6
First, toast the watermelon seeds
Lightly heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan. Add watermelon seeds to it without adding ghee and fry over low heat, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Once the seeds start to swell and become fragrant, remove them immediately into a plate. Keep in mind that if they are roasted too much, they may taste bitter.
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It is important to roast the mawa properly.
Add two tablespoons of desi ghee in the same pan. Now add the grated mawa and fry on low flame for 4 to 5 minutes. When the stove starts to turn light golden and smells good, turn off the gas. Let the mawa cool down a little.
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Make a drink
In a separate bowl, add sugar and half a cup of water and leave it over medium heat. When the syrup becomes slightly thick, test it by squishing it between your finger and thumb. If a thin thread forms, this means the syrup is ready.
Now prepare the barfi mixture
Add the toasted mawa, toasted watermelon seeds and cardamom powder to the prepared syrup. Now cook the mixture while stirring constantly. When it starts to come out of the pan and becomes thick, turn off the gas.
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The correct way to adjust the barfi
Grease a barfi plate or tray with a little ghee. Pour the prepared mixture into it and distribute it evenly with the help of a spoon or spatula. Add chopped pistachios on top and press lightly. Now leave it for 1 to 2 hours. After it freezes completely, cut it into desired shapes.
Easy tips to enhance taste
1. Always use fresh mawa.
2. Do not let the syrup become thicker than one thread.
3. Fry the seeds a little.
4. If desired, you can increase the taste and aroma by adding some saffron.
5. If this barfi is kept in an airtight container, it will remain fresh for 4 to 5 days.
Why is it specific to festivals?
This dessert can be a great choice on Sawan, Janmashtami, Rakshabandhan or any auspicious occasion. It can also be offered to Lord Krishna. Since it’s home-made, it stays pure and fresh. This is why it is better than many sweets on the market.
