Perhaps one of the simplest and easiest dry barfi recipes made with peanuts, fox nuts, dried coconut, sesame seeds, ghee, jaggery, and gond crystals. It is typically made and served in the winter season but can also be enjoyed across the seasons for good bone health and skin. Traditionally made with basic ingredients like wheat, jaggery, and ghee, this recipe has evolved to include additional toppings like dry fruits and gond.
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Dry roast the peanuts in a pan until they are aromatic and slightly browned. Remove and let them cool.
Dry roast the dried coconut until it turns golden brown. Set aside.
Dry roast the fox nuts until they are crisp. Set aside.
Dry roast the sesame seeds until they start popping. Set aside.
Grind the roasted peanuts, dried coconut, fox nuts, and sesame seeds into a coarse powder.
Heat ghee in a pan and fry the gond crystals until they puff up. Remove and crush them into smaller pieces.
In the same pan, add jaggery and melt it on low heat until it forms a smooth syrup.
Add the coarse powder, crushed gond, peppercorns, fennel seeds, sonth, and cardamom powder to the melted jaggery. Mix well.
Transfer the mixture to a greased tray and spread it evenly. Let it cool and set.
Cut into desired shapes and serve.
Ensure the gond crystals are fried properly until they puff up for the best texture.
Use low heat while melting jaggery to prevent it from burning.
You can add other dry fruits like almonds or cashews for additional flavor and texture.
Store the prepared gond pak in an airtight container to retain its freshness.
Can I use sugar instead of jaggery?
Jaggery is recommended for its unique flavor and health benefits, but you can substitute it with sugar if needed.
How long can I store gond pak?
Gond pak can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.
Can I skip gond crystals?
Gond crystals are essential for the texture and health benefits of this recipe, but you can skip them if unavailable.
Is this recipe suitable for vegans?
No, this recipe contains ghee, which is derived from milk. You can substitute ghee with vegan butter or coconut oil to make it vegan-friendly.
Can I make this recipe without sesame seeds?
Yes, sesame seeds can be omitted, but they add a nutty flavor and texture to the recipe.
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