Kopra pak recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups Copra (Dried Grated Coconut) (Fine grated, can be bought pre‑grated or grind dried coconut at home)
• 1.5 cups Full‑Fat Milk (Creamy milk, not skim; use fresh milk for best flavor)
• 1 tablespoon Ghee (Unsalted, melted before adding to milk)
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Fine white sugar)
• 0.5 cup Mawa (Khoya) (Fresh or frozen, crumbled before adding)
• 1 teaspoon Food Colour (Yellow) (Optional; mix with a splash of water before adding)
• 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Freshly ground for aroma)
• 1 teaspoon Ghee (for greasing plate) (To prevent sticking)
• 2 tablespoons Dry Fruits (Almonds, Cashews) (Chopped; optional for garnish)

Instructions

1. Measure and Prepare Ingredients

   Measure all ingredients. If using whole dried coconut, grind it in a food processor until fine.

   Time: PT5M

2. Warm Milk with Ghee

   In a heavy‑bottomed pan, add 1 tbsp ghee and 1.5 cups full‑fat milk. Warm over medium heat, stirring, until just warm – do not boil.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

3. Soak Copra in Warm Milk

   Add 2 cups copra to the warm milk, stir well and let sit for about 3 minutes until the copra softens.

   Time: PT3M

4. Add Sugar and Cook to Dryness

   Stir in 1 cup sugar. Cook over medium flame, stirring continuously, for about 6‑7 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and starts to pull away from the pan.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: medium

5. Incorporate Mawa (Khoya)

   Add 0.5 cup crumbled mawa (or milk powder). Mix thoroughly and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the mixture thickens further and bubbles appear.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

6. Add Food Colour (Optional)

   If using, stir in 1 tsp yellow food colour mixed with a little water until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT1M

7. Flavor with Cardamom

   Add 0.5 tsp ground cardamom and mix well.

   Time: PT1M

8. Test Setting of the Mixture

   Take a small portion with a spoon, roll into a ball. If it holds shape, the mixture is set; if it remains soft, cook for another 2‑5 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

9. Grease the Plate

   Lightly grease a flat plate or tray with 1 tsp ghee, spreading evenly.

   Time: PT2M

10. Set the Copra Pak

    Pour the hot mixture onto the greased plate, spread with a spatula, and sprinkle the remaining copra and chopped dry fruits on top.

    Time: PT3M

11. Cool and Set

    Allow the tray to sit at room temperature for about 2 hours until fully set.

    Time: PT0M

12. Cut into Pieces

    Grease a knife with a little ghee and cut the set Copra Pak into 8 equal squares or diamonds.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

261

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

25 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g