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Gujarat · Dessert

Nariyal Pak

Traditional 5. Nariyal Pak recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Fresh coconut (grated): 300g (2 cups)
• Ghee: 200ml (¾ cup + 2 tbsp)
• Sugar: 300g
• Milk powder: 50g
• Cardamom seeds: 6-8, crushed
• Saffron: pinch
• Almonds: 20g, sliced
• Cashew pieces: 15g

👩‍🍳 How to make Nariyal Pak

1. Heat 100ml ghee in heavy-bottomed pan on medium heat (30 seconds).
2. Add grated coconut. Stir constantly for 8-10 minutes.
3. Coconut will release oil and become fragrant. It should start turning light golden.
4. Visual cue: Oil will be visible throughout, coconut becomes lighter in color.
5. Add milk powder. Stir well for 1 minute.
6. Add remaining ghee (100ml) gradually. Stir continuously.
7. Add sugar. Mix well on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until sugar dissolves.
8. Reduce heat to low. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 12-15 minutes.
9. Mixture will become thick and pasty. When you stir, it should leave a trail.
10. Add crushed cardamom and saffron. Mix well.
11. Add almonds and cashew pieces. Stir for 1 minute.
12. Transfer to greased tray. Smooth top with buttered spatula.
13. Let cool 10 minutes at room temperature.
14. Cut into 2.5cm × 2.5cm squares.
15. Color: Light golden
16. Texture: Thick, pasty, leaves trail when stirred
17. Oil: Visible throughout
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