Kopra Pak Recipe
Kopra Pak is a classic and traditional recipe of an Gujarati sweet that is prepared during festivals and special occasions. Learn how to make kopra pak in this recipe.
Course
Desserts
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
Prep Time
6
people
20
min
Cook Time
15
min
Servings
Prep Time
6
people
20
min
Cook Time
15
min
Ingredients
1 1/2
cups
Grated fresh coconut
1 1/2
cups
powdered sugar
1/4
tbsp
saffron (kesar) strands
5
pistachios
5
cardamoms (elaichi), powdered
1
tbsp
Milk
1
tbsp
Lemon juice
2
tbsp
ghee
Instructions
Blanch the pistachios and slice them.
Warm the saffron in a small vessel, add the vessel, add the milk and rub in until the saffron dissolves.
Add 1 1/2 teacups of water to the sugar and put to boil. When syrup starts boiling, add the lemon juice.
Remove the floating dirt and strain the syrup if necessary.
Boil the syryup again until it is of 2 thread consistency.
Add the coconut, ghee and prepared saffron. Remove from the heat immediately but go on stirring for a few minutes.
Spread the mixture on a thali (flat metal plate) and allow to cool.
Decorate with cardamom and pistachios. Cut into desired shape.