Anjeer (Fig) Barfi / Anjeer KalakandAnjeer

Anjeer Barfi is a delectable sweet from Rajasthan. Learn how to make it quickly in half the time using Ricotta Cheese.

Diet : Vegetarian

 

Course : Dessert

 

Method: microwave, Stovetop

 

Cuisine : Indian

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.
  
  

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