anjeer halwa {figs halwa}

Ingredients

Serves 5-6

250 gms dried figs (anjeer)

3/4 th cup sugar (adjust according to sweet preference as dried figs are sweet)

1/2 cup blanched almond , powdered

4 tablespoons milk powder

1/4 th cup milk

1 teaspoon cardamom powder

Few drops rose essence

2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Method

• Soak dried figs in hot water for 4-5 hours.
• In a mixie jar , add figs and grind using little water.
• Heat 4 tablespoons ghee and add the paste to it.
• fry until the raw smell is gone. Keep the flame in medium to avoid burning.
• add sugar and mix. Adding sugar thins down the halwa.
• cook for 4-5 mins and add the almond powder.
• mix well . Add milk powder , cardamom powder , rose essence and almonds.
• mix it all well and serve when it’s hot or warm the halwa before serving.
• the halwa gets thicker as it cools down. So just warm it for a few mins before serving.