• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Rice Recipes
    • Paneer Recipes
    • Snacks Recipes
    • Dal Recipes
    • Veg Curry
    • Indo-Chinese Recipes
    • Latest
    • Recipe Index
  • ABOUT

Swasthi's Recipes

Home >> Recipes >> Ganesh chaturthi recipes

Anjeer barfi recipe | How to make anjeer barfi (sugar free barfi)

By swasthi , on May 21, 2019, 21 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Anjeer barfi is made of dried figs and nuts, an easy guilt free sweet that is sugar free and can be prepared under 20 minutes. The sweetness for this burfi comes from the dried figs and little amount of dates and a good amount of mixed nuts are used to add crunch and volume. Some recipes call for mawa or milk powder to make an anjeer barfi which i have not used, Skeptical about the combo of anjeer with milk products.

anjeer barfi, how to make anjeer barfi

Anjeer barfi is different from the date nut ladoo and dry fruits ladoo that i shared earlier. Each of these taste different since the ingredients used though similar are used in different proportions and the preparation method is different. dry fruits barfi and the dry fruits ladoo are a bit elaborate recipes and also use jaggery or sugar, but make a great treat for diwali.

Advertisement

For more sweet recipes, check collection of Diwali sweets recipes

How to make anjeer barfi recipe

1. Dry roast chopped nuts till crunchy. keep this aside in a plate

dry roasting nuts for making anjeer barfi recipe

2. To the same pan, add chopped figs with  3 table spoons water to soften them. By the time i could take the picture, the water got evaporated. But make sure figs turn soft.

sprinkling water to figs to soften for making anjeer barfi recipe

3. Add chopped dates, raisins, cinnamon or nutmeg powder and cardamom powder. cook on a low flame for few minutes

addition of dates, raisins to make anjeer barfi recipe

4. After 3 to 4 minutes, it turns mushy and stick. But this depends on the type of your dates too, but cook till they turn soft and mushy. I added 1 tsp. organic virgin coconut oil, this is optional. Since i used a stainless pan, it began to stick , so the oil helped me to cook it further without burning. If you are not using oil or ghee, use a non stick

mushy hot dried fruit mixture for making anjeer barfi recipe

5. Anjeer and dates mixture should become quite hot and thick, not soggy, else the burfi turns soggy and turns sticky while you cut.

thickened dates figs mixture to make anjeer barfi recipe
Advertisement

6. Mix well. the mixture should looks firm and fairly dry like you see in the picture below. After adding nuts if the mixture doesn’t look firm, then cook for another two minutes. Transfer it to a greased plate, foil or  butter paper. Spread the mixture with a rolling pin immediately and cool it. cut to pieces once it cools completely.

place the hot mixture on a foil and cut to make anjeer barfi

If using within a day, needs no refrigeration. Else refrigerate and use with in a week.

For more barfi recipes, you may like to check
coconut mawa barfi
coconut burfi
Chocolate burfi
Kalakand

for more diwali recipes under 20 minutes, check
doodh peda recipe
kalakand
sandesh
easy rasmalai
chocolate barfi

Anjeer barfi recipe

Advertisement

anjeer barfi

Anjeer barfi, figs and dates fudge that can be made in just 20 minutes
Pin Recipe Print Recipe

For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings16
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

  • 3/4 cup figs dried , chopped, / anjeer
  • 3/4 cup dates chopped (adjust to suit your taste)
  • 2 tbsp raisins (optional)
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 3/4 cup nuts chopped (walnuts, almonds, cashews, pista)
  • 1/8 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 pinch cinnamon or nutmeg powder
  • 1 tsp oil or ghee (optional, use if not using a non stick pan)
Advertisement

Instructions

  • Chop the nuts, figs and dates. Measure them
  • In a pan, dry roast nuts till crunchy and set aside.
  • Add chopped figs and sprinkle 3 tbsp. water to the same pan and cook till they turn soft
  • Add dates, raisins, cinnamon powder and cardamom powder. Mix and cook till everything turns mushy and sticky and thick.
  • Add oil or ghee, if it sticks to the pan.(optional)
  • Add nuts and stir well and mix. Now the mixture should look firm. If it looks soggy cook further for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add this to a greased plate, butter paper or foil. Roll with a rolling pin
  • Cool this completely. Cut to squares.
  • Consume within a day or refrigerate and finish with in a week
Advertisement

Notes

You can use seeds like sunflower, melon, chironji and sesame seeds too. you can use roasted and skinned peanuts too. Together use 3/4 cup.

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
anjeer barfi
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 106mg3%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 5IU0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Tried this recipe?Mention @SwasthisRecipes or tag #swasthisrecipes!

© Swasthi’s Recipes

WhatsApp
Share
Pin
Reddit
Tweet
Email
FOR MORE RECIPES

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.


WhatsApp
Share
Pin
Reddit
Tweet
Email

Related Posts

Advertisement

FEATURED RECIPES

Breakfast Recipes

Upma recipe (r…

upma recipe

Cake Recipes

Banana cake re…

banana cake recipe

Breakfast Recipes

Aloo paratha r…

aloo paratha

vegetarian

Paneer recipes…

paneer recipes

Dal Recipes

Dal makhani (S…

dal makhani recipe

Rice Recipes

Veg biryani re…

veg biryani

Advertisement

POPULAR RECIPES

Idli recipe (S…

soft idli

Samosa recipe …

samosa

Pav bhaji reci…

pav bhaji

Eggless chocol…

eggless chocolate cake

Palak paneer r…

palak paneer

Rajma recipe (…

rajma

Advertisement

Paneer butter …

paneer butter masala

Kadai paneer r…

kadai paneer

Paneer tikka r…

paneer tikka

Advertisement

About swasthi

I’m Swasthi shreekanth, the recipe developer, food photographer & food writer behind Swasthis recipes. My aim is to help you cook great Indian food with my time-tested recipes. After 2 decades of experience in practical Indian cooking I started this blog to help people cook better & more often at home. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook I am sure Swasthi’s Recipes will assist you to enhance your cooking skills.
Read more..

Recipe Rating




Recipe Rating




21 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Vrushali
July 12, 2018 4:29 pm

5 stars
Can I make this recipe without figs….I want to make this for my dad…he is not allowed to eat figs by his doctor as he is diabetic patient…

Reply
swasthi
Reply to  Vrushali
July 12, 2018 11:00 pm

Hi Vrushali
You can make with dates alone and skip figs. But I am wondering if your dad can eat dates. Many diabetic patients are not allowed even to eat dates.

Reply
Advertisement
Devaki
December 2, 2017 4:40 am

5 stars
Hi I want to try this recipe wanted to clarify tht if I seeds it should 3/4 cup of nuts and seeds together.. Or separate.. I

Reply
swasthi
Reply to  Devaki
December 2, 2017 4:42 am

Hi Devaki,
All nuts and seeds together 3/4 cup

Reply
Maria Rita
March 31, 2017 3:27 pm

5 stars
Hi Swasthi,

I will make your delicious recipe for my mom next Saturday.
As you are using all non liquid ingredients, could you please tell me the equivalent in grams?

Thank you very much in advance.

Reply
swasthi
Reply to  Maria Rita
March 31, 2017 3:39 pm

Welcome Maria
I have not weighed them when I made these. Actually cup measurements are good enough for this recipe, a little more or less will work.
Hope this helps

Reply
Maria Rita
Reply to  swasthi
April 7, 2017 6:12 pm

3 stars
Hi Swasthi,
many recipes soak anjeer in hot water for 2-3 hours, why did you choose not to do this process? Also, how finely do I have to chop the anjeer?
Thank you!

Reply
swasthi
Reply to  Maria Rita
April 8, 2017 2:45 am

Hi Maria
I make it without soaking and add little water to the hot pan which is good enough to soften them. I feel putting them in hot water reduces the shelf life. I guess such recipes also call for blending which i feel is not needed. Chop them to 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces.

Reply
Maria Rita Certoma
Reply to  swasthi
April 8, 2017 6:05 am

5 stars
Hi Swasthi,

I completely agree with you! I don’t like soaking them.

1/4 or 1/2, thank you!

Can’t wait to cook today

Reply
Athira
September 18, 2016 2:54 pm

Superb

Reply
swasthi
Reply to  Athira
September 19, 2016 1:47 am

Thanks Athira

Reply
kanika
September 5, 2016 2:16 pm

4 stars
Hi swathi,
My bar was very nice and soft , we totally loved it .can i make this barfi with only almonds pistas and dates .Also can you is it possible to make them more crunchy keeping all health intact….as my kids like a little bite..I love your blog and badam barfi came out amazing..
Thank you so much !!
Loved it !!

Reply
swasthi
Reply to  kanika
September 7, 2016 9:20 am

Hi Kanika
You are welcome.
Yes you can make with any of the dry fruits and nuts. To make it brittle, they have to made using sugar. That’s the only way. I will think about it and try to make dry fruits brittles, if anything healthy works out I will share it. Glad to know they turned out good. Thanks for the feedback

Reply
Archana
November 19, 2014 9:51 pm

5 stars
Hi Swasthi,

I really liked your blog. You have emphasized a lot on nuts & an easiest way to implement in our diet. Believe it or not, I prepared 3 of your dishes in my kitchen today 🙂
I tried Badam burfi, Potato Sagu & Anjeera burfi. All 3 came out really well. I cant thank you enough. However, My badam burfi was little sticky & not firm, But taste was just like store bought. I guess, Water was little more. Anyways, I will continue to try your recipes & update you on the same.

Regards,
Archana

Reply
swasthi
Reply to  Archana
November 20, 2014 1:43 am

Hello Archana,
Iam so happy reading your comment.Appreciate your time to leave a feedback here. The entire process of making any burfi is so delicate, a small change can vary the results. If you have milk powder, you could use it to firm up the barfi dough which makes the barfi non sticky as well, but i did not use for mine. You made my day. Thank you so much.
🙂

Reply
Suja Manoj
October 20, 2014 5:53 pm

Healthy burfi,looks so good

Reply
swasthi
Reply to  Suja Manoj
October 21, 2014 1:12 am

Thank you Suja

Reply
Advertisement
Helene D'Souza
October 19, 2014 3:16 pm

5 stars
Oh those look great swasthi! =D
I am into healthier food snacks and this is definitely a winner.
Thanks for sharing and I hope you enjoyed your weekend.

Reply
swasthi
Reply to  Helene D'Souza
October 20, 2014 1:49 am

Thanks Helene,
enjoyed the weekend, hope u had a great time too.
🙂

Reply
Nisa Homey
October 19, 2014 4:56 am

Barfi with anjeer?? you are simply awesome with Indian Sweets and Desserts.

Reply
swasthi
Reply to  Nisa Homey
October 19, 2014 8:42 am

Thanks Nisa,
🙂

Reply

Primary Sidebar

Advertisement

DIWALI RECIPES

JALEBI RECIPE
RASGULLA RECIPE
RASMALAI RECIPE
GULAB JAMUN
BESAN LADOO
KAJU KATLI
RAVA LADDU
Advertisement

CATEGORIES

DINNER RECIPES
SANDWICH RECIPES
BREAKFAST RECIPES
RICE RECIPES
CHUTNEY RECIPES
Advertisement

HEALTH CORNER

RAGI RECIPES
OATS RECIPES
MILLET RECIPES
Advertisement
Advertisement

© 2012 - 2020 - Swasthi's Recipes. The content is copyrighted to SWASTHI'S and may not be reproduced in any form.