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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    7 Cup Burfi Recipe (Seven Cup Cake)

    Published: Oct 18, 2022 · Modified: Feb 10, 2023 by Geetha Priyanka · 18 Comments

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    The name 7 cup burfi originated due to the fact that 7 cups of ingredients are used in the recipe.

    besan burfi in silver plate placed on dark cloth.
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    It is also called seven cup cake, one of the easy Indian sweets made with basic ingredients. It is one of the most preferred desserts during festival season and special occasions in south India.

    Gram flour, sugar, milk, coconut, ghee and almond - cashew powder are mixed in and cooked until sugar melts and mixture turns thick, finally flavoured with cardamom powder.

    7 cup burfi - a beginner's delight

    Seven cup burfi is probably one of those beginner's recipe as the best part is that it is very easy to remember the measurements of the ingredients and the chances to err are very less but the final judgment of consistency is very crucial. It is one of the easy burfi recipes to make with minimal effort.

    Next time you plan to make an Indian dessert, try this easy sweet recipe and impress your family and friends.

    Is 7 cup burfi recipe variations

    Feel free to customise this recipe to suit your taste buds.

    You could dry roast besan until aromatic before mixing in with other ingredients. However, I personally didn't find any difference with or without roasting besan.

    The traditional recipe has 3 cups/measures sugar, 1 cup/measure each ghee, milk, grated fresh coconut and gram flour. However, in this recipe, I have reduced the sugar quantity to 2 cups and added 1 cup of cashew and almond powder to enhance the taste.

    Ingredients

    Gram Flour / Chickpea flour/ Besan: 1 cup

    Sugar: 2 cups

    Ghee: 1 cup, melted

    Almond + Cashew powder: 1 cup

    Desiccated Coconut: 1 cup

    Milk: 1 cup

    Cardamom powder: 1 tsp

    Almonds (optional) : 1 tsp, sliced

    Pistachio (optional) : 1 tsp, sliced

    Cashews (optional) : 1 tsp, chopped

    How to make 7 cup burfi?

    Line the pan with parchment paper/butter paper or grease it with ghee and set aside.

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    In a wide bowl place 1 cup gram flour, 1 cup milk, 1 cup ghee, 2 cups of sugar, coconut, cashew powder, almond powder. Whisk the mixture until well combined and it is lump free.

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    Transfer the mixture to a deep-bottomed pan. On medium-low heat bring it to a boil.

    Continue to cook, stirring the mixture at regular intervals for about 20-25 minutes or until the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan and get a porous texture and bubbly. At this point add cardamom powder, mix well

    Continue to cook for another 5 -10 minutes or until the mixture reached desired consistency. The mixture should be slightly chewy and fudge-like.

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    Turn off the heat and transfer the burfi mixture onto a greased tray, and even it out.

    Garnish with chopped pistachios, almonds and cashews. Allow it to cool for 10 - 15 minutes, cut it into desired shape.

    I have used a simple tray and slicer to cut the burfi's. Every single time I get a perfect and uniform burfi without any mess. This is a simple kitchen gadget I find it handy to use either for brownies, tray cakes or burfis.

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    Enjoy the scrumptious 7 cups burfi....

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    Recipe Notes

    Sieve besan before using it in this recipe.

    Take a bit of mixture in a spoon, allow it cool down and check the consistency. It should be somewhere between slightly chewy and fudge like. If it is too chewy then it needs to cook more.

    Always cook on medium heat to get perfect texture. Do not change the heat settings.

    Cut the burfi while it is still warm, if it cools down completely the pieces will break.

    Burfi keeps setting as it cools, do not worry if you still feel slightly chewy at the edges, it will set in an hour or so.

    Cashewnut powder, almond powder, and dry fruits are optional. I have used them to enhance the taste.

    You may substitute desiccated coconut with freshly grated coconut.

    You may dry roast besan on low flame until aromatic and follow the rest of the instructions as mentioned above.

    Good quality flour yields the best burfi.

    Cooking time depends on the type of burner you use.

    It's not essential to use the tray with a slicer, use greased plate or tray and a sharp knife to cut the besan burfi. Ensure to use a greased knife to cut burfi without any mess.

    If you like this simple and easy burfi, you might also like Mango Coconut Burfi, Carrot Coconut Kheer, Belgaum Kunda, Basundi with condensed milk.

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    a silver plate of 7 cup burfis placed on a purple cloth.

    7 Cup Burfi | Gram flour & Coconut Fudge

    The name 7 cups burfi originated due to the addition of 7 cups of ingredients in the recipe.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 18 pieces
    Calories: 278kcal
    Author: Geetha

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    Ingredients

    1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml

      Gluten Free

      • 1 Cup Gram Flour/ Besan / Chickpea flour
      • 1 Cup Dessicated Coconut
      • 1 Cup Milk
      • 1 Cup Cashewnut Powder + Almond Powder
      • 1 Cup Ghee melted
      • 1 Cup Dry Fruits (optional) roughly chopped
      • 2 Cup Sugar
      • 1 Tablespoon Cardamom Powder

      Instructions

      • Line the pan with parchment paper or grease it and set aside. 
      • In a wide bowl place gram flour, melted ghee, sugar, coconut, cashewnut powder,  almond powder, cardamom powder. Whisk the mixture until well combined and it is lump free.
        1 Cup Gram Flour/ Besan / Chickpea flour, 1 Cup Dessicated Coconut, 1 Cup Milk, 1 Cup Cashewnut Powder + Almond Powder, 1 Cup Ghee, 2 Cup Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Cardamom Powder
      • Transfer the mixture to a deep bottomed pan. On medium low heat bring it to boil.
      • Continue to cook, stirring the mixture at regular intervals for about 20-25 minutes or until mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan and get porous and bubbly.
      • At this point add cardamom powder, mix well and continue to cook for another 5 -10 minutes or until mixture reached desired consistency. Mixture should be between slightly chewy and fudge like.
      • Turn off the heat and transfer the mixture onto a greased pan.
      • Garnish with chopped pistachios and almonds. Cut into desired shape when the mixture is still warm and enjoy the 7 cups burfi......
        1 Cup Dry Fruits (optional)

      Notes

      Keep stirring the mixture continuously on low medium flame to avoid burning the mixture at the bottom of pan.
      Cashewnut powder, almond powder, and dry fruits are optional. I have used them to enhance the taste.
      Sieve gram flour before using in this recipe.
      Take a bit of mixture in spoon, allow it cool down and check the consistency. It should be somewhere between slightly chewy and fudge like. If it is too chewy then it needs to cook more.
      Always cook on medium flame to get perfect texture. Do not change the heat settings.
      Cut the burfi while it is still warm, if it cools down completely the pieces will break.
      Burfi keeps setting as it cools, do not worry if you still feel slightly chewy at the edges, it will set in an hour or so.
      You may substitute desiccated coconut with freshly grated coconut.
      You may dry roast besan on low flame until aromatic and follow the rest of the instructions as mentioned above.
       
      ** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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      1. Poonam Bachhav

        October 27, 2018 at 9:22 am

        5 stars
        Heard of this burfi , but never had a chance to taste it nor did I dated to attempt it. Yours looks perfect . Thanks for the share. Would love to give it a try sometime.

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        • Geetha Priyanka

          November 24, 2018 at 5:59 pm

          I would love to know how it turned out poonam. Thank you.

          Reply
      2. Sandhya

        October 26, 2018 at 11:44 pm

        What a festive looking burfi with a fascinating name too 🙂

        Reply
        • Geetha Priyanka

          November 24, 2018 at 5:57 pm

          Thank you.

          Reply
      3. Jagruti Dhanecha

        October 26, 2018 at 2:15 pm

        What a delightful and tasty 7 cups Barfi for Diwali celebrations. Easy and fuss-free recipe for anyone to follow.

        Reply
        • Geetha Priyanka

          November 24, 2018 at 5:56 pm

          Thank you.

          Reply
      4. themadscientistskitchen

        October 26, 2018 at 8:24 am

        5 stars
        This is a most delicious n yummy dessert we love it.

        Reply
        • Geetha Priyanka

          November 24, 2018 at 5:56 pm

          Glad to know Archana...

          Reply
      5. Shobha Keshwani

        October 26, 2018 at 7:35 am

        Heard a lot about this barfi.. haven't given it a try as yet.
        Very well prepared and presented.

        Reply
        • Geetha Priyanka

          November 24, 2018 at 5:55 pm

          Thank you Shobhaji...

          Reply
      6. Mayuri Patel

        October 23, 2018 at 8:57 pm

        5 stars
        Though I've come across the recipe for this easy peasy barfi several times, I've not yet given it a try. I should as your preparation certainly looks so tempting. Would also make a great gift idea as we don't get this kind of barfi ready made.

        Reply
        • Geetha Priyanka

          October 25, 2018 at 6:54 pm

          Yes Mayuri do try and let me know how it turned out. Indeed they are a perfect gift.....

          Reply
      7. Mildly Indian

        October 22, 2018 at 4:01 am

        My mami makes huge amounts of 7 cup barfi during diwali. I have hardly attempted it. yours looks tempting

        Reply
        • Geetha Priyanka

          October 25, 2018 at 6:53 pm

          That's good to know 🙂 I hope you do try sometime this recipe.

          Reply
      8. Priya Suresh

        October 20, 2018 at 1:56 pm

        I always want to make this 7cups burfi and everytime am keeping myself away from this. How delightful and dangerously addictive those slices looks. Incredible delicious.

        Reply
        • Geetha Priyanka

          October 25, 2018 at 6:52 pm

          I hope this post has motivated you to try 🙂 True they are very addictive!!!!

          Reply

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