Ingredients

  • Ghee – 2 tbsp
  • Milk – ¾ cup
  • Milk powder – 2 cups
  • Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
  • Powdered sugar – ¼ cup
  • Ghee – 1 tsp, for mixing/kneading
  • Ghee – ½ tsp, as needed for mixing
  • Red food color – as needed
  • Green food color – as needed
  • Orange food color – as needed
  • Butter paper – as needed
  • Silicone mould – for shaping

Difficulty : Easy

Serves : 15

Tricolour Milk Powder Burfi is a soft, creamy and delicious Indian sweet made with milk powder, milk, ghee, sugar and cardamom. The beautiful red, orange and green layers make it perfect for Raksha Bandhan, Independence Day and festive celebrations. ❤️🌈

Cooking Steps

  • 1
    Prepare the Mixture: Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add ¾ cup milk and mix well. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the flame to low.
  • 2
    Add Milk Powder: Gradually add 2 cups milk powder, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
  • 3
    Cook Until Thick: Keep stirring on low flame until the mixture becomes thick and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
  • 4
    Add Cardamom: Add ½ tsp cardamom powder and mix well.
  • 5
    Add Sugar & Ghee: Transfer the mixture to a plate. Add a little ghee and mix well. Add ¼ cup powdered sugar and mix thoroughly. Then add 1 tsp ghee and mix again until smooth.
  • 6
    Add Colours: Divide the mixture into 3 equal portions. Add red, orange, and green food colours to each portion and knead gently until evenly colored.
  • 7
    Make Burfi Using Silicone Mould: Take small portions of the coloured mixture, place them into a silicone mould, press gently, and carefully remove.
  • 8
    Make the Rolled Burfi: Place the red-coloured mixture on butter paper and roll it into a thin layer.
  • 9
    Similarly, roll the green mixture into a thin layer and place it over the red layer. Finally, prepare the orange layer and place it over the other layers.
  • 10
    Roll: Trim the edges evenly. Using the butter paper, carefully roll all three layers together into a tight log.
  • 11
    Cut & Serve: Cut the roll into small pieces and gently shape them as needed.
  • 12
    🌈 Beautiful Tricolour Milk Powder Burfi is ready! Perfect for Raksha Bandhan and festive celebrations. ❤️

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