Anjeer Walnut Barfi Recipe | Healthy Fig & Walnut Indian Sweet
A rich, healthy, and naturally sweet Indian sweet that’s perfect for festivals or guilt-free indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12–15 pieces
- Category: Dessert / Sweet
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- Dried figs (Anjeer): 1 cup (about 15–18 pieces)
- Walnuts: ¾ cup, chopped
- Ghee (clarified butter): 1 tablespoon
- Cardamom powder: ½ teaspoon
- Milk or water: ¼ cup (for soaking figs)
- Chopped pistachios or almonds (optional): for garnish
- Edible silver leaf (optional): for decoration
Instructions
- Remove stems and roughly chop the dried figs.
- Soak them in warm milk or water for 20–30 minutes until soft.
- Blend into a thick, sticky paste (don’t add extra water).
- Heat a pan on a low flame.
- Dry roast chopped walnuts for 2–3 minutes until aromatic.
- Set aside to cool.
- In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon ghee.
- Add the fig paste and cook on medium-low heat for 5–6 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add ½ teaspoon cardamom powder and mix well.
- Add roasted walnuts to the cooked fig paste.
- Mix thoroughly and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the pan’s sides.
- Grease a flat tray with ghee or line it with parchment paper.
- Transfer the mixture and spread it evenly.
- Garnish with pistachios or silver leaf (optional).
- Let it cool for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Once set, cut into squares or diamond shapes.
- Serve fresh or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace ghee with coconut oil.
- Add dates or desiccated coconut for extra sweetness or texture.
- Avoid overcooking—the mixture should stay soft and fudgy.
Find it online: https://barashadas.com/anjeer-walnut-barfi-recipe/