Easy Milk Powder Burfi Recipe: A Simple Indian Sweet
How to Make Burfi With Milk Powder
This Indian burfi is very easy to prepare—it calls for only four ingredients and comes together in just 15 minutes. Hassle-free, rich and deliciously sweet, it truly melts in the mouth.
Burfi is a versatile sweet that can be prepared in a variety of ways. The recipe I'm showing you here is one of the easiest versions. It's perfect for when you suddenly crave something sweet or when you have unexpected guests. It's a great recipe for beginners, too.
Cook Time
Prep time | Cook time | Ready in | Yields |
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3 min | 10 min | 13 min | 20 burfis |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups milk powder
Instructions
- Grease a plate or tray with 1/2 tablespoon of ghee. Set aside.
- In a pan, add the sugar and water. Boil for 3–4 minutes or until the sugar solution thickens a bit (no need to wait for string consistency).
- Add the milk powder and mix until it is well combined with sugar solution and lump-free.
- Mix and cook over low flame until it forms a single mass or dough that separates from the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of ghee. Mix well and switch off the flame.
- Transfer the dough onto the greased plate or tray. Form a level, single block using a knife, spoon or any flat surface.
- Cut into the dough to form the desired pieces, and let it sit for 1 hour.
- Tasty milk powder burfi is ready to serve. Store it in an airtight container and enjoy.
Photo Guide

Boil for 3–4 minutes or until the sugar solution thickens a bit (no need to wait for string consistency).

Transfer the dough onto the greased plate or tray. Set well, forming a single block using a knife or any flat surface.
Cooking Tips
- Cook over a low flame to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Chopped nuts and cardamom powder can be added.
- The time to form the mixture into a dough or single mass varies from 3 to 10 minutes. It depends on the pan, the flame and the milk powder used.
- Do not overcook. Remove the dough from the pan once it forms a single mass. If you cook it too long, it will become hard.