Ajay Chopra
Anjeer Barfi is a guilt-free Indian sweetmeat. Chef Ajay Chopra shares the recipe for this sweet made from dried figs.
Preparation Time
10-15 Min
Cooking Time
10-20 Min
Meal Type
dessert
Difficulty
MEDIUM
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
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.
Grind soaked figs and seedless dates together to make a smooth paste and add it to the pan, mix well.
Add green cardamom powder and dried rose petals, mix well and cook till the mixture starts to leave the sides.
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.
Serve garnished with remaining nuts.
Anjeer Barfi is a guilt-free Indian sweetmeat. It is made with dried figs or anjeer. One can it this sweetmeat guilt-free because it is made without sugar. Instead, the dates, dried figs and nuts provide the sweetness. A little bit of ghee is required to bring all the ingredients together.
The recipe is hassle-free and simple. Making this barfi is not time-consuming at all. This Anjeer Barfi is moist, soft, sweet and nutty.
