Paneer Burfi Paneer Burfi For Diwali Ruchiskitchen

How to make paneer Burfi?

Instant Paneer burfi is made with the goodness of milk mawa powder, sugar, and paneer. All 3, when combined together, creates a lip-smacking creamy delight!

What is Paneer Burfi?

Paneer is the Indian term used for fresh Cottage Cheese, and burfi or barfi means a scrumptious and creamy fudge made up of milk solids and sugar. No Indian festival is complete without the presence of burfis, ladoos or pedas. From surprises to heartwarming ceremonies, these treats are a must-have for almost any occasion.

After the resting time is over, unwrap paneer and knead until it’s smooth.
Transfer paneer to a big bowl. Add milk mawa powder and powdered sugar and mix to combine.
Knead the mixture with your hands until it starts to come together like a dough. The mixture will gradually smooth out as you knead. Pro tip- It will take about 5-10 minutes for the mixture to look like a smooth dough.

Faq’s realted to this burfi recipe!

My mixture is very runny?

That’s because the paneer was not pressed well. You need to drain all the excess whey out of the paneer. Apply pressure as much as possible to squeeze all the water out the paneer. The pressed paneer should feel wet in between the fingers, but should not feel sticky. 6. Transfer the burfi mixture into the lined greased pan. Use a rubber spatula or spoon to spread burfi evenly across the pan. 7. Garnish the top with cardamom powder, saffron strands, and slivered assorted nuts. 8. Let the burfi cool in the refrigerator for about an hour. 9. After the desired time, cut in squares and enjoy. If you plan to use a fresh block of mawa then – cook the mixture of mawa and paneer together on a low flame until it forms a soft dough. Allow it to cool comfortably. After the mixture is cooled, knead until smooth.

Making Burfi with Store-bought Paneer!

If you have a block of store-bought paneer sitting in your refrigerator than it’s a NO COOK BURFI. Yes.. you heard me right, this burfi can be prepared with store-bought paneer too. For that- US residents can find milk mawa powder in their local Indian grocery stores. Indian residents can use Nestle’s everyday milk powder or Amul milk powder. The only difference – milk mawa powder is slightly grainy in texture, and Nestle’s everyday milk powder or Amul milk powder are smooth and powdery in texture.

Can I shape this burfi as pedas?

Of course, you can! Instead of setting in a greased bowl, shape the dough like pedas or ladoos.

Soak paneer in hot water for 20 – 30 minutes. After the desired time, remove from water and pat it dry. Crumble or grate paneer into a mixing bowl. Knead until smooth. Follow recipe from STEP 4. Make sure the burfi mixture is smooth and lump-free. Set in tray, cool and enjoy!!