Mawa Anjeer Barfi, Khoya Anjeer Barfi
by Tarla Dalal
Exotic though it sounds, and royal though it tastes, the Mawa Anjeer Barfi is really an epitome of convenience! Made with mixed nuts, dried figs and crumbled mawa, this delicacy can be prepared in minutes.
You just need to provide a few hours for the sweet to set, that’s all! So, take out the pans and ladles, and whip up this delightful barfi in minutes. Lose yourself in its lingering taste and luxurious texture!
Mawa Anjeer Barfi, Khoya Anjeer Barfi recipe - How to make Mawa Anjeer Barfi, Khoya Anjeer Barfi
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 9 pieces
1 cup crumbled grated low fat mawa (khoya)
1/2 cup chopped dried figs (anjeer)
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp ghee
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1/4 cup chopped mixed nuts (pistachios , cashewnuts and almonds)
ghee for greasing
- Method
- Combine the dried figs, sugar and ½ cup of water in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till all the water evaporates, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the mawa, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the ghee and cardamom powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 minutes or till the mixture turns light brown in colour, while stirring continuously.
- Add the mixed nuts, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 more minute, while stirring continuously.
- Transfer the mixture in a 150 mm. (6?) diameter greased plate and flatten it evenly using the back of a spoon. Keep aside at room temperature for 2 hours or till it sets.
- Cut into 9 equal square pieces.
- Serve immediately or store refrigerated in an air-tight container.
| Energy | 152 cal |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 8.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 52 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1 mcg |
| Calcium | 175.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 88 mg |
| Sodium | 1.1 mg |
| Potassium | 75.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
It came out well taste wise, but I felt it wasn''t binded too much Could you tell the reasons for the same?
Hi. If I want to add liquid glucose and milk powder please suggest the process and quantity to take. Thanks
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