anjeer barfi
Anjeer barfi, figs and dates fudge that can be made in just 20 minutes
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.
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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)
How to make the recipe
- 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
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg