Anjeer barfi is a healthy and protein-packed Indian dessert. These energy-boosting bars are made from a blend of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. It's quick and easy to make at home.
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What is Anjeer Barfi?
Anjeer is the Hindu word for dried figs and Burfi translates to dessert. This Barfi recipe is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, and cardamom. There are no added sweeteners so you can consider it a healthy option.
Traditionally, Barfi's are made with lots of refined sugar and ghee. Rest assured, this is a wholesome recipe full of goodness.
These make a lovely snack any time of day, or you can prepare a batch as a gift for a friend.
Read all about Barfi's here. India has an incredible variety of traditional desserts.
Ingredients for Anjeer Barfi
There are many different variations for Anjeer Barfi, depending on which part of India you are in.
Dried Figs
This recipe only works with dried figs, not fresh figs. Remember to cut off the tip of the dried fig. These are not nice to eat!
If your dried figs are too dry, you can soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before making the recipe.
Dates
Soft Medjool dates work best for a good barfi. If your dates are too dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain them before making the recipe.
Nuts
Cashews, hazelnuts, pistachios, almonds, pecan, or walnuts can be used in this recipe. Feel free to add whatever nuts are available to you.
Spices
Cardamom is the traditional spice seasoning for Anjeer Barfi. I like to add a sprinkle of turmeric, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Oil
I use aromatic coconut oil in this recipe in place of the traditional ghee.
Here is the full list of ingredients for this recipe. The quantities are in the recipe card below...
- Dried figs
- Dried dates
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Coconut oil
- Turmeric
- Cardamom
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- Pink salt
How to make Anjeer Barfi
- Add the coconut oil to the frying pan, followed by the whole nuts.
- Add the salt, and spices, and roast the nuts slowly for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the nuts to a blender, and pulse gently (keep the nuts coarse texture)
- Add the dried fruits to the same frying pan, along with a few splashes of water.
- Cook the fruits out gently until they turn soft and mushy.. allow to cool slightly.
- Add the pulsed nuts to the fruits mix and mix together until they all come together.
- Add the mix to a tray and press down tightly, nicely, and evenly.
- Put the tray in the fridge to set it up overnight.
- Cut the Anjeer Barfi into 50g bars or whatever size you like and enjoy!
Equipment
You will not require any fancy equipment for this recipe. All you need is:
- Weighing scale or measuring cups
- Frying pan
- A tray or container to set the Anjeer Barfi
- A blender to pulse the nuts
If you do not have a blender, you can chop the nuts with a knife.
Storage
There are no ingredients in this recipe that will turn sour within a short period of time. They will last for up to 10 days in the refrigerator.
This recipe is ideal for freezing. Make sure to cover the Barfi bars well and they will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
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