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Anjeer (Fig) Barfi / Anjeer Kalakand
Anjeer Barfi is a delectable sweet from Rajasthan. Learn how to make it quickly in half the time using Ricotta Cheese.
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
16
Calories
163
kcal
Author
Anushree Shetty
Ingredients
7-8
fresh figs or dried figs
soaked in warm water overnight
15
ounces
Ricotta cheese
14
ounces
can of sweetened condensed milk
4
tablespoons
sugar
1
tablespoon
chopped almonds
2
teaspoon
ghee
A pinch of powdered cardamom
Instructions
Coarsely ground the figs to a paste.
Heat a wok on medium heat and add a teaspoon of ghee. When hot, add ground figs paste and sauté them for approximately 8 – 10 minutes.Set aside.
In a microwave safe dish, mix the Ricotta Cheese, Sugar and Condensed Milk well to remove any lumps.
Place the dish in the microwave and cook it for 5 minutes uncovered.
Take the mixture out and mix well. Cook it in the microwave for 3 more minutes.
Microwave for 3 minutes, covered. Stir well.
Add the sautéed fig paste and mix well.
Put it back in the microwave for 2 minutes, take out and mix. Repeat this process (microwaving it for 2 minutes and stirring well 2 more times).
Add in 1/2 of the chopped almonds and powdered cardamom (if using and mix well again.)
Transfer the mixture in a 9X9 pan and use the back of your spoon to flatten the mixture.
Sprinkle the remaining chopped almonds and press them into the mixture.
Let it cool (for about 10 minutes and cut into squares.)
When it is completely cold, separate the squares and store in the refrigerator. Consume it in 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Calories:
163
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
22
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
24
mg
|
Sodium:
54
mg
|
Potassium:
175
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
20
g
|
Vitamin A:
215
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1.1
mg
|
Calcium:
135
mg
|
Iron:
0.3
mg