Kashata Za Nazi | Coconut Burfi
Learn to make Kashata Za Nazi, an East African delectable sweet barfi made with coloured coconut in hot sugar syrup flavoured with cardamom.
Servings: 9 squares
Calories: 144.89kcal
Ingredients
For the sugar syrup
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 green cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon food colour optional
For the coconut mixture
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- ⅓ cup lukewarm water
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- ¼ teaspoon rose water optional
- a pinch of salt
For garnish
- peanuts or cashews
Instructions
Prepare the sugar syrup
- Heat water and sugar in a deep saucepan on a medium flame. You may add a green cardamom or add a pinch of cardamom powder. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring it.1 cup white sugar, ½ cup water, 1 green cardamom
- Let the sugar water boil until it forms a one-string syrup. You can test this by taking some in a teaspoon, touch it lightly with your index finger and then stretch the syrup between your thumb and your index finger. When you can see a string form that does not break easily, then the syrup is ready for the next step. If not, boil for another 2 to 3 minutes and test again.
Add the coconut mixture
- Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix thoroughly the desiccated coconut, water, food colour (if using), cardamom powder or rose water (if using) and a pinch of salt until fluffy.¼ tsp food colour, 1 cup desiccated coconut, ⅓ cup lukewarm water, ¼ tsp cardamom powder, ¼ teaspoon rose water, a pinch of salt
- Add the coconut mixture to the sugar syrup and stir thoroughly for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the mixture comes together and away from the sides. You will also notice there is no runny syrup.
Shape the kashata
- Switch off and transfer the content to one of the method:
- Method 1 – Transfer onto a baking paper and place another piece of baking paper over the mixture. With a rolling pin, roll the Kashata lightly to even thickness of at least ¼ to ½ inch.
- Method 2 – You may grease and line a 6x6 square tin with parchment paper making sure to have an overhang.
- Method 3 – Grease a tray with coconut oil and spread the mixture evenly.
- Spread the coconut mixture evenly and score using a knife to square or diamond shapes. Garnish each square with peanuts or cashews. The squares will harden while it cools.peanuts
- Let it cool down and dry completely before you can remove and break along the scores.
- Enjoy Kashata za nazi as a sweet snack or dessert. Store in airtight container on counter or refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 144.89kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.16g | Protein: 1.32g | Fat: 5.55g
