Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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 500      gram          khoya
 300      gram          powdered sugar
   1      teaspoon      cardamom powder
   2      sheets        silver foil -- (edible)

Preparation:

Mash khoya. Mix in tne sugar. Put into a heavy saucepan. Cook on slow flame, stirring continuously. Cook till the mixture is a very soft lump.* Place on a working board and roll with a rolling pin to 1/2 inch thickness. Cool a little. Spread on the working board silver foil carefully and evenly. Make incisions with knife to cut in the desired size and shape. Note: Burfi is usually cut into 1 1/2 inch squares. Variation: To make chocolate mava burfi: Follow till * as above. Divide the mixture in two parts 1/3 and 2/3 In the smaller part mix 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and 1/2 teaspoon chocolate colour. Roll both parts separately. Place the chocolate on the mava layer. Roll lightly. Continue as for mavaburfee.