Barfi refers to an Indian fudge-like dessert made from condensed milk which is cooked slowly and reduced to fudge-like consistency. To flavor the Barfi, ingredients like pistachio, almonds, saffron, vanilla essence, cocoa, rose water, or other flavors of choice can be added. Dessicated coconut can also be used to prepare this sweet. It is served and eaten in bite-sized pieces and very popular as after-dinner dessert. Barfi is one of the most popular desserts and a traditional gift in India, just like bringing a bottle fine wine when you visit someone for the first time. In india, decorative box filled with different kinds of Barfi can be purchased.