Only 5 ingredients are used in making this delicious Barfi, I have the detailed recipe post with pictures.
Barfi or Barfee is so special in our home. In the past, I have made Vanilla, Caramel and Chocolate Barfee which makes me and my brother so happy. Being a fan of Barfi and chocolate I decided to make Peanut Chocolate barfi, to add in our Diwali Special repertoire. One of the most popular and grand Hindu festival Diwali/Deepavali is just a few days away, and I can’t contain my excitement as I really look forward to all the celebrations, fun and obviously, Diwali treats like Habshi Halwa, Stuffed Magas Ladoo and this Peanut Chocolate Barfi!
Peanut Chocolate Barfi/Barfee
Any fans here of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? Funnily, the first time I tasted Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups was when a surgeon brought them into theatre for the staff and students – I definitely helped myself to more than one! This recipe is not a traditional Indian recipe, so you won’t be able to find it in any Indian sweet shop. It’s a fusion recipe I thought about when I was indulging in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. This Peanut Chocolate Barfee is such a recipe for very busy people who don’t have much time to slave away in the kitchen. All the ingredients that are used in this recipe easily available in any supermarkets. The only ingredient you won’t be able to find in this recipe that is Chandi Ka Varq or Vark. You may have to order online or you can omit completely as it does not add any taste to the dish but only used for decorating purposes.
What is Chandi Ka Varq/Vark
Basically, Varq is edible silver or gold foil. Chandi translates Silver and Varq/Vark is like fine tissue paper and made with real silver and it is safe to eat, completely harmless and it digests easily. It is garnished on all types of food, giving food that special feel and look. In recent years edible silver or gold leaf has gained popularity in the western world, in Indian and Pakistan varq or silver foil has been for centuries in decorating sweets and nuts. The varq symbolises richness, festivities and celebrations. In Urdu, Varq known as Zarda.
Is Varq/Vark suitable for Vegetarians, Vegan or any Religious Groups?
In the olden days methods of making varq weren’t vegetarian-friendly due to the use of animal byproducts but nowadays you can find varq that is suitable for vegetarians, vegans and for all the religious groups. Make sure you check the packaging before buying it or order it online.
Why should you make Peanut Chocolate Barfi?
The second method, take a chilled stainless steel bowl or plate, put very tiny amount of barfi mixture on it and after 40-50 second try to pick up if comes out easily then the mixture is cooked, if not cook a couple of minutes further. Suwari/Suvari Porbandar Masala Khajli Do you like to read our blog? Then don’t forget to sign up for email updates to get new recipes delivered right to your inbox. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest. Do follow us if you can. We would love to keep in touch with you all:)
