Anjeer Barfee
by tiwari_anuja
29 Nov 2001
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Anjeer or figs are a much revered dried fruits and this Anjeer Barfi recipe brings out the exotic taste and good health benefits of Anjeer in a sweet way. The burfi or sweet dish is made from Anjeer, khoya, sugar and enjoyed as dessert for festivals and parties.
Anjeer Barfee recipe - How to make Anjeer Barfee
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
1 1/2 cups dried figs (anjeer)
1 1/2 cups seedless dates (khajur)
25 to 30 almonds (badam)
15 to 20 cashewnuts (kaju)
15 to 20 pistachios
1/2 cup ghee
1 to 2 edible silver leaves (vark)
Method
- Soak dried figs in two cups of water for three to four hours.
- Drain and make a puree using a little water if required.
- Alternatively, place dried figs in one cup of hot water for two to three minutes.
- Drain and let cool. make a puree using a little water if required.
- Chop seedless dates and place in half a cup of hot water for fifteen to twenty minutes.
- Make a puree. alternatively, cook dates in a microwave oven on microwave high (100%) for thirty seconds and make a puree using a little water if required.
- Chop almonds, cashewnuts and pistachios fine. grease a tray.
- Heat ghee in a pan. add fig puree and dates puree.
- Stir well and cook on medium heat, stirring continuously, for ten to fifteen minutes or till excess moisture dries up.
- Add almonds, cashewnuts and pistachios.
- Mix well and continue to cook for ten to fifteen minutes, stirring continuously. the mixture will begin to leave the sides of the pan.
- Spread evenly on the greased tray. cover with silver warq.
- When cool, cut into pieces and serve.
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