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 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.
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
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.
3. Add chopped dates, raisins, cinnamon or nutmeg powder and cardamom powder. cook on a low flame for few minutes
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
5. Anjeer and dates mixture should become quite hot and thick, not soggy, else the burfi turns soggy and turns sticky while you cut.
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.
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
anjeer barfi
For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card
Ingredients (1 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)
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
Notes
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)
© Swasthi’s Recipes
Vrushali says
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…
swasthi says
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.
Devaki says
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
swasthi says
Hi Devaki,
All nuts and seeds together 3/4 cup
Maria Rita says
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.
swasthi says
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
Maria Rita says
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!
swasthi says
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.
Maria Rita Certoma says
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
Athira says
Superb
swasthi says
Thanks Athira
kanika says
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 !!
swasthi says
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
Archana says
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
swasthi says
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.
🙂
Suja Manoj says
Healthy burfi,looks so good
swasthi says
Thank you Suja
Helene D'Souza says
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.
swasthi says
Thanks Helene,
enjoyed the weekend, hope u had a great time too.
🙂
Nisa Homey says
Barfi with anjeer?? you are simply awesome with Indian Sweets and Desserts.
swasthi says
Thanks Nisa,
🙂