TOPRAPAK ( Coconut Ice Hearts)

 

Pink Coconut Ice Hearts for our Cutiepie (toprapak)

 

 

So we have a cute lil grand niece, the newest addition to the Kotecha family.  My brother’s son Arpan and his wife Neha are now proud parents to this most amazing bundle of joy. Congratulations to you both!

Shubh kamna to my brother Nilesh and bhabhi Nayana on becoming young Grandparents, of course Hongera to Alok and Hiral as you are now aunt and uncle to the newest of the Kotecha girls.

As is tradition, new births are celebrated with mithai and this baby girl’s welcome is celebrated by the distribution of pink coconut ice (toprapark)  and barfi.  I made toprapak as it is a sweet that most people in our family like it.  It is also one of my favorite things to create especially when my brother and bhabhi are around.  I suggest you try this simple yet delicious recipe if you like coconut, as I am sure you will be licking your fingers with delight and want more.  So here is the recipe :

 

1 can condensed milk

3  cups coconut grated

1/2 cup mawa

1/2 cup milk

In a heavy bottomed pan, combine grated coconut, milk, and condensed milk. Cook the mixture on a medium heat stirring continuously for about 15 minutes, scraping sides and stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan. Add the grated mawo, mix well and turn the heat off. Pour the mixture in the  greased tray and spread evenly with spatula. Let it cool for about 20 minutes and cut them in to squares. I have used a cookie cutter to  form these heart shapes.