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Pumpkin Seeds Burfi

Pumpkin Seeds Burfi Recipe | कद्दू के बीज की बर्फी - रक्षाबंधन और जन्माष्टमी स्पेशल मिठाई

Pumpkin Seeds Burfi is a rich and nutty Indian sweet made with roasted pumpkinseeds, mawa, milk, sugar, and cardamom. Finished with a creamy white chocolatelayer and festive toppings, this easy homemade mithai is a delicious twist on traditional burfi.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Indian sweet
Cuisine Indian
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

ForPumpkin Seeds Burfi

  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup mawa khoya
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp ghee

For White Chocolate Topping

  • ⅓ cup white chocolate melted

For Decoration

  • 1 - 2 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tbsp dried rose petals
  • 1 tbsp dried blueberries
  • 1 tbsp dried cranberries

Instructions
 

Roastthe Pumpkin Seeds

  • Heat a pan over low to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon ghee.
  • Add the 1 cup pumpkin seeds and roast them, stirring continuously, until they become lightly crispy and aromatic.
  • Remove from the pan and allow them to cool completely.
  • Transfer the roasted pumpkin seeds to a mixer and pulse until you get a coarse powder. Do not grind them into a paste.

Preparethe Burfi Mixture

  • In the same pan, add another 1 tablespoon ghee.
  • Add the mawa and roast it on low heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Once the mawa becomes soft and aromatic, add the ground pumpkin seed powder.
  • Mix well until the pumpkin seeds and mawa are completely combined.
  • Add ¼ cup milk and continue cooking while stirring.
  • Cook until the mixture becomes smooth and reaches a thick, halwa-like consistency.
  • Once the mixture is well roasted and the ghee starts to separate slightly from the sides, add the sugar - 1/4 cup.
  • Mix well and cook until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture thickens.
  • Add cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp and mix well.
  • Cook for another minute and turn off the heat.

Set the Burfi

  • Grease a tray or plate.
  • Transfer the pumpkin seed mixture to the tray.
  • Spread it evenly using a spatula and smooth the surface

Add White Chocolate

  • Melt the white chocolate using a double boiler until smooth.
  • Pour the melted white chocolate over the burfi.
  • Spread it evenly to create a smooth coating.

Decorate and Chill

  • Sprinkle roasted pumpkin seeds, dried rose petals, chopped dried blueberries, and dried cranberries over the melted chocolate.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the burfi and chocolate layer are completely set.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and cut into squares, diamonds, or your preferred shape.
  • Serve and enjoy!
    Pumpkin Seeds Burfi

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Notes

  • Roast the pumpkin seeds gently to prevent them from burning.
  • Pulse the seeds rather than grinding continuously to avoid turning them into a paste.
  • Keep the heat low while cooking the mawa and burfi mixture.
  • Do not overcook the mixture, as the burfi can become hard.
  • Food colour is not required; the natural colour of the pumpkin seeds looks beautiful.
  • Allow the burfi to set completely before cutting for clean pieces.
  • White chocolate is optional but adds a delicious creamy layer and a beautiful festive finish.
Tips
For a smoother burfi: Grind the pumpkin seeds slightly finer, but avoid over-processing.
For a festive look: Use dried rose petals, cranberries, blueberries, and roasted pumpkin seeds as toppings.
For gifting: Cut the burfi into neat diamond or square pieces and place them in individual paper liners before packing.
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