KATAIFI BARFI

KATAIFI BARFI

 

16 oz  kataifi ( defrost per package instructions)

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

oil  (for deep frying kataifi)

 

Lay kataifi on working surface and gently separate the strands with your hands and divide into 2 parts. set on the side

In a sauce pan  mix sugar  and water . Stir to dissolve sugar and bring to boil. Simmer until you get one thread consistency.  Set aside ( this syrup is for kataifi strands)

 

FOR BARFI

3 cups roughly ground almonds

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

2 to 3 drops of green food color

 

SUGAR SYRUP  ( for almond barfi )

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

Mix sugar and water in a sauce pan. Stir to dissolve sugar and bring to boil. Simmer until you get 3 thread consistency. Add the ground  almonds and couple drops of green color and mix well, turn the heat off. Set aside.

First start with one part of kataifi. Deep fry  the kataifi and  dip  in the one thread sugar syrup and lay evenly on a greased tray. Pour the almond barfi on the katafi and spread evenly. Deep fry the remaining half kataifi  strands, deep in the sugar syrup and lay on top of  the almond barfi and spread evenly. Let it cool, cut in to equal size and enjoy.

Note : While deep frying the kataifi, make sure to fry on medium heat and turn over quickly. It should not change the color.