barfi

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See also: bârfi

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hindustani برفی / बर्फ़ी (barfī).

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Noun

barfi (plural barfis)

  1. An Indian dessert made from sweetened, condensed milk flavoured with fruit and spices.
    • 2018 January 17, Shivani Vora, “A Go-To Grocery for Indian Cooks”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
      Mr. Alam and his staff often insist that visitors enjoy a free treat like chocolate barfi, condensed milk mixed with chocolate, or jalebis, deep fried rice flour coated in a sugary syrup, while they shop. “I want my customers to feel welcome and offering mithai is a way to show hospitality,” Mr. Alam said.

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