Spinach Green Kaju Barfi

Loaded with goodness of spinach and all green naturally, this green barfi will taste amazing in the mouth..

Ingredients :

- Spinach - 1 bunch
- Cashews / Kaju - 130 gms
- Sugar - 1 cup
- Milk Powder - 2 1/2 tbsps
- Water - 1/2 cup
- Ghee - 3tbsps

Pre - Process :

1. Carefully in batches blend the cashews / kajus into fine powder. This must be done in pulse mode or else it will turn creamy.

2. Sieve the cashews powder every time and the left overs can be blended again. This must be done patiently.

3. After all the cashews are powdered, add the milk powder and mix well.

4. I was able to divide the flour into 1 1/2 cup for each flavor and used 1 cup sugar for each.

Process :

1. Boil the cleaned spinach leaves for 5-10 mins.

2. Drain the water and run some cold water on them.

3. Now blend these leaves into smooth paste. Use very little water if needed.

4. In a pan, heat 1 tbps of ghee and fry the spinach paste. The paste should be completely cooked and there should be no raw smell left.

5. Now add 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Stir and boil till it reaches 2 strings consistency.

6. Test the sugar syrup drop between your fingers and if you see 2 strings, turn off the flame. Add the cashews powder and mix well without lumps.

7. Spread it in the pan and leave for 10-15 mins. Then transfer it to a ghee greased plate and spread equally.

8. Slightly cut into your desired shapes. Let this dry off completely and then cut again and pull apart.

Spinach green barfi is ready to be relished...

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