barfi
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Barfi or burfi is a milk-based sweet from the Indian subcontinent with a fudge-like consistency. It is consumed throughout India and Pakistan and is especially popular in North India. Barfi is often served at celebrations and religious festivals such as Diwali and Holi.
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- Barfi
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- Almond Khoa based burfi Mumbai India (cropped).jpg
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- Burfi
- Food.region
- Indian subcontinent
- Food.main_ingredient
- Khoa, sugar
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- Numerous
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Barfi or burfi is a milk-based sweet from the Indian subcontinent with a fudge-like consistency. It is consumed throughout India and Pakistan and is especially popular in North India. Barfi is often served at celebrations and religious festivals such as Diwali and Holi.
==History and etymology== Barfi originated in Persia and was introduced to India by the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. Its name comes from the Persian and Urdu word (barf) for snow.