Easy Almond Burfi Instant Pot Stove Top Recipes

BADAM BURFI | BADAM KATLI | ALMOND BURFI

Steps:

• Blanching: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
• Then add almonds and leave them for a minute or 2. Drain them to a colander.
• Immediately pour cold water and rinse them.
• Rest them for a minute. Drain off the water completely.
• Spread them on a absorbent cloth and wipe off.
• Peel the almond skin. Air dry them for a while. Do not powder moist almonds.
• To quicken the process, I toast the almonds on a low heat just until the moisture vanishes.
• Powder: Add the moist free almonds to a blender jar and make a powder by pulsing them.
• Do not over blend the mixture to a state where it begins to release oils.
• Pulse them for a few seconds, scrape the sides & repeat.
• Add sugar to a non-stick pan and pour water. Dissolve it completely.
• Bring the sugar syrup to a rapid boil. Reduce the flame to medium.
• Then add the powder and mix to blend everything well.
• You can also take it off the stove for a while and mix it.
• On a medium flame, keep stirring and cook till the mixture begins to leave the sides of the pan.
• optional - If it doesn't then add 1 tsp of ghee or almond oil. I haven't used any.
• Then add cardamom powder. Cook until it leaves the pan.
• When the mixture leaves the pans & turns thick, set the pan aside. Take ¼ tsp of the mixture and cool it.
• Grease your fingers and roll it to a ball. You must get a ball that isn't sticky. If not then cook it further.
• Immediately transfer the mixture to a parchment paper or greased plate.
• Let the temperature cool down a bit.
• When it is still slightly hot, grease your hands and knead it well for 2 to 3 mins to get a smooth dough.
• Do not leave it to cool completely as the mixture will harden and cannot be kneaded.
• Place it on a parchment paper and cover it.
• Roll it with a rolling pin to desired thickness.
• Sprinkle chopped nuts and roll it again lightly to tuck the nuts.
• Then slice to squares or diamonds. Cool completely.
• Store badam burfi in an airtight jar. Keep refrigerated and use.

EASY ALMOND BURFI (INSTANT POT & STOVE TOP)

Steps:

• Make sure the almond flour is in room temperature. Sieve the flour to remove any lumps.
• Into your instant pot add sugar and water. Mix it well to avoid burn sign. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is in sealing position.
• Press pressure cooker or manual mode and adjust the time for four minutes in high pressure. Once the time is done, do a quick release pressure.
• Add a tea spoon of ghee and one cup of almond flour and mix it well. Turn on the saute mode and cook for 2-4 minutes till the halwa starts leaving the sides. Take a small portion of the mixture and try forming a ball. It should be non sticky ball. If not cook for couple more minutes.
• Transfer the halwa to a greased parchment paper. Let cool for 1-2 minutes ( not more than that) and knead the dough. If the dough is feeling dry, apply some ghee or water to your palms and knead it again.
• Place a parchment paper on the top and with the help of a rolling pin roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut the burfi into desired shape.
• Add sugar and water to a pan. Mix it well and bring the water to a rolling boil.
• When the water and sugar are boiling, reduce the heat and add a cup of almond flour and slowly mix until there are no lumps.
• Now increase the heat to medium and cook the halwa stirring continuously. After 6-8 minutes, the halwa will start to leave the sides and form one big mass. Add a tea spoon of ghee and cook for another minute. If you like to have a bite to your burfi, cook it till you can make a small ball with the mixture. Do not over cook if not the burfi will become crumbly.
• Transfer the halwa to a greased parchment paper. Let cool for 1-2 minutes ( not more than that) and knead the dough. If the dough is feeling dry, apply some ghee or water to your palms and knead it again. Place a parchment paper on the top and with the help of a rolling pin roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
• Cut the burfi into desired shape. Let cool completely before storing.