Barfi[a] or burfi is a milk-based sweet from the Indian subcontinent with a fudge-like consistency.

[1][2][3] Barfi originated in Persia and was introduced to India by the Mughal Empire in the 16th century.

[5] To prepare barfi, khoa (condensed milk) and granulated sugar are mixed and cooked together.

[1][2][3] Fruit, nuts, legumes, spices, and other flavorings may be added to the khoa-sugar mixture and yield different varieties of barfi.

Common flavorings and spices include cardamom, kewra (fragrant screwpine), orange, mango, saffron, rosewater, and vanilla.