noun
- plural of barfi; a South Asian sweet confection made from condensed milk, sugar, and ghee, often flavored with nuts or coconut
Usage: Also spelled 'barfee' or 'burfi'; Common in Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cuisines; Typically cut into small squares or diamond shapes
Examples
- She brought a box of homemade barfis to the celebration.
- The shop displayed colorful barfis in the window, including pistachio and chocolate varieties.
- During Diwali, families exchange barfis as gifts.
- These milk barfis are a traditional dessert at Indian weddings.
- The vendor sold fresh barfis made with pure ghee and condensed milk.