Anjeer Halwa ( Mithai Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
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anjeer halwa, also known as dry figs halwa is an amazing Indian dessert recipe that can be made on special occasions. Learn how to make anjeer halwa recipe | dry figs halwa | anjeer badam halwa |
anjeer halwa is a must-try for people who are fond of desserts or halwa in general. Halwa is a classic Indian mithai that is usually prepared for festivals and special occasions. You can impress your guests and family by making this tasty anjeer halwa recipe.
The anjeer badam halwa is a delicious dessert made of puréed figs, powdered almonds and nuts, cooked with ghee and a little bit of sugar to add to the natural sweetness of figs. The almonds and figs complement each other beautifully in flavour and texture, while the milk powder and ghee give a very luxuriant mouth-feel and flavour to this halwa.
Tips to make anjeer halwa: 1. You can use jaggery instead of sugar to make this halwa more healthier. 2. You can add little more water if you want the figs paste to be smooth and not grainy. 3. You can top the halwa with your favourite nuts or have as it is. 4. While re-heating the halwa you add adjust the consistency by adding little water.
Enjoy anjeer halwa recipe | dry figs halwa | anjeer badam halwa | with detailed step by step photos.
Anjeer Halwa ( Mithai Recipe) recipe - How to make Anjeer Halwa ( Mithai Recipe)
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Makes 6 servings
For Anjeer Halwa
1 1/4 cups dried figs (anjeer)
3 tbsp ghee
1/2 cup blanched , peeled and coarsely powdered almonds (badam)
4 tbsp sugar
5 tbsp milk powder
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
For The Garnish
1 tbsp almond (badam) slivers
For anjeer halwa
- For anjeer halwa
- To make {span class="bold1"}anjeer halwa{/span}, boil enough water in a saucepan, add the figs, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till they turn soft, while stirring occasionally.
- Drain it using a strainer.
- Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste using approx. ¼ cup of water. Keep the fis purée aside.
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the powdered almonds, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the puréed figs, milk powder, sugar and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the cardamom powder and mix well.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}anjeer halwa{/span} hot garnished with almond slivers.
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anjeer halwa recipe | dry figs halwa | anjeer badam halwa | then do try other halwa recipes also:
- khubani ka halwa recipe | apricot halwa | Indian mithai recipe | homemade khubani ka halwa |
- rava sheera recipe | suji ka halwa | sooji halwa |
what is anjeer halwa made of?
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See the below image of list of ingredinets for making anjeer halwa.
how to blanch and coarsely crush almonds
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Heat enough water in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add 1 cup almonds (badam) . For making this recipe you only need to blanch one cup to get half cup blanched and coarsely crushed almonds.
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Boil on a high flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
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Switch off the flame, keep it aside for 5 minutes.
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Drain the almonds.
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Peel the skin of almonds.
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Place the peeled almonds on a muslin cloth.
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Dry them completely.
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Transfer the almonds in a mixer.
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Blend in a small mixer jar till coarse in 2 batches. Keep aside.
how to make anjeer halwa
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In a deep pan, boil enough water.
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Add 1 1/4 cup dry figs.
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Cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till they turn soft, while stirring occasionally.
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Drain it using a strainer.
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Transfer them into a mixer.
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Add 1/4 cup water.
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Blend into a smooth paste.
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In a deep pan, heat 3 tbsp of ghee.
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Add 1/2 cup blanched , peeled and coarsely powdered almonds.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Add the puréed figs.
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Add 5 tbsp of milk powder.
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Add 4 tbsp sugar.
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Add 1/2 cup water.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Add 1/4 tsp cardamom powder.
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Mix well.
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Serve anjeer halwa hot.
tips to make anjeer halwa
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You can use jaggery instead of sugar to amke this halwa more healthier.
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You can add little more water if you want the figs paste to be smooth and not grainy.
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You can top the halwa with your favourite nuts or have as it is.
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While re-heating the halwa you add adjust the consiistency by adding little water.
| Energy | 224 cal |
| Protein | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 16.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 175.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 5 mcg |
| Calcium | 107.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 46.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 122.1 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 107.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
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