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Anjeer Barfi By Chef Ajay Chopra

Ajay Chopra
Anjeer Barfi is a guilt-free Indian sweetmeat. Chef Ajay Chopra shares the recipe for this sweet made from dried figs.

Serves

3

Cooking Time

10-20 Min

Meal Type

sweet

Preparation Time

10-15 Min

Difficulty

MEDIUM

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INGREDIENTS

  • For Anjeer Barfi

    • 8-10 figs (anjeer), soaked for 2-3 hours

    • 3-4 tbsp ghee for greasing

    • 1 tsp poppy seeds

    • 12-15 dates, seeded

    • 10-12 cashew nuts, finely chopped

    • 8-10 almonds, finely chopped

    • 12-15 pistachios, finely chopped

    • 1 tsp green cardamom powder

    • 1 tsp dried rose petals

    • silver varq as required

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Add ¾ of the cashewnuts, ¾ of the almonds and ¾ of the pistachios, mix poppy seeds and cook for 3-5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Grind soaked figs and seedless dates together to make a smooth paste and add it to the pan, mix well.

  3. 3

    Add green cardamom powder and dried rose petals, mix well and cook till the mixture starts to leave the sides.

  4. 4

    Put the mixture onto butter paper and roll it to desired shape, leave to cool. Once cool unwrap it. Cover the top with some varq and then slice.

  5. 5

    Serve garnished with remaining nuts.

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