Anjeer and Mixed Nut Barfi Video by Tarla Dalal

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A barfi in one minute, and that too a super-healthy one? Here you go! The Anjeer and Mix Nut Barfi, as the name suggests combines iron-rich and flavourful ingredients like figs, nuts and sesame seeds. A teaspoon of ghee together with saffron and cardamom imparts a rich and magical aroma to this quick barfi, while the sesame seeds imparts a deep flavour to it. The sweetness of figs is balanced well by the husky flavour of the nuts. In all, a super quick and easy treat for your sweet tooth.

Recipe Description for Anjeer and Mixed Nut Barfi

Soaking Time: 5 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 1 mins
Makes 9 pieces
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Ingredients

For Anjeer and Mixed Nut Barfi
12 dried figs (anjeer)
2 tbsp chopped walnuts (akhrot)
2 tbsp chopped almonds (badam)
2 tbsp chopped pistachios
2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds (til)
1 tsp ghee
a few saffron (kesar) strands dissolved in 2 tsp of milk
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder

Method

For anjeer and mixed nut barfi

To make {span class="bold1"}anjeer and mixed nut barfi{/span}, soak the dried figs in enough hot water in a bowl for 5 minutes.
Drain well and blend in a mixer to a smooth mixture without using any water. Keep aside.
Heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the dried fig mixture, walnuts, almonds, pistachios and sesame seeds, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Switch off the flame, add the saffron-milk mixture and cardamom powder and mix well.
Transfer the mixture onto a greased plate and spread it evenly using a flat spoon.
Cool slightly and cut into 9 equal square-shaped pieces.
Cool the {span class="bold1"}anjeer and mixed nut barfi{/span} completely and serve or store refrigerated till serving.

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RECIPE SOURCE : Iron Rich Recipes