Omani Cashew Barfi

Name: Omani Cashew Barfi
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 batch
Ingredients: 1 cup cashew nuts, broken (100 grams); 1/2 cup sugar (50 grams); 1/4 teaspoon powdered milk; 1/2 cup water

Submitted by Annacia

"While, personally, I might not have chosen to call any food a Barfi this is it's name and has been in Oman for many generations. Irregardless of the name these easy candy like nut treats are delicious and simple to make."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 4
Yields:: 1 batch

ingredients

1 cup cashew nuts, broken (100 grams)
¹⁄₂ cup sugar (50 grams)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon powdered milk
¹⁄₂ cup water

directions

Soak the cashew nuts in warm water for about 30 minutes and wash them 2 to 3 times.
Drain all the water out and blend the cashew nuts to a fine paste, keep aside.
Dissolve the sugar and powdered milk in 1/2 cup of water and prepare a syrup of one string consistency.
Add the cashew paste to the syrup and cook over a medium flame, stirring continuously till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan (approx. 5 to 7 minutes).
Transfer to a plate and cool.
Cut in diamond shape pieces.
Store in refrigerator.