By now you all must have eaten Mawa or Khoya Barfi. But have you ever eaten barfi made from aloe vera? Yes, you read it absolutely right, because today in this blog post we will learn in-depth how we can make delicious barfi full of healthy properties from Aloe Vera. This Homemade Aloe Vera Barfi will make your mouth watery.
Friends, Aloe Vera is a very beautiful gift of nature that we not only use for skin and beauty care but it is also considered very good for our health and everyone knows this. But have you ever thought that something like barfi can be prepared from aloe vera to eat? I hadn't thought of that. If you people have thought then please tell me by commenting. Because you doing this makes me happy.
Prepare the Aloe Vera: Peel the aloe vera leaves, extract the gel, and chop it finely.
Cooking the Barfi: In a pan, heat ghee and add the chopped aloe vera gel. Saute it for a few minutes.
Adding Ingredients: Add milk, sugar, and grated coconut to the pan. Stir continuously on low heat until the mixture thickens.
Adding Flavor: Once the mixture starts leaving the sides of the pan, add a pinch of saffron for flavor.
Let it Set: Pour the mixture into a greased tray, garnish with chopped nuts, and let it set for a few hours.
Ready for Eat: Cut into square pieces and serve your delicious Homemade Aloe Vera Barfi.
Pro Tips: 1). If you're a diet and health-conscious and want to enjoy sweet treats without compromising with your fitness goals you can use other sugar alternatives instead of regular sugar.
2). Don't jump into the recipe right after cutting the aloe vera leaves. Keep aside them for at least half an hour (30 min) and let out yellowish juice.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Are these aloe vera barfi healthy?
Aloe vera barfi can be a healthier twist on traditional barfi because aloe vera has some health benefits. However, it's still important to enjoy them in moderation due to the sugar and fat content.
What are the benefits of using aloe vera in barfi?
Can I use store-bought aloe vera gel for barfi?
How can I reduce the sugar content in aloe vera barfi?
You can use natural sweeteners like honey or jaggery instead of refined sugar. You can also experiment with the quantity of sweeteners to find a balance between taste and health preference.