Anjeer Barfi Recipe | Anjeer Burfi Recipe

Anjeer Barfi is a chewy and rich dry fruit sweet that is just perfect for festivals like Diwali or any special occasions. It is made by grinding figs, dates and nuts together, then sauté in ghee and finally shape into bars or slices. This burfi is special because it is naturally sweet from fruits itself, so no need of adding sugar.

This sweet feels wholesome and full of nutrition from figs and dry fruits. It is one of those guilt free sweets but still very tasty. The chewy bite along with crunchy nuts makes it very different from the regular burfis we usually make. It also stays well for few days, so you can prepare it ahead for festivals.

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About Anjeer Barfi

Anjeer Barfi is made mainly using figs. Figs are naturally sweet, chewy and also high in fibre, so it gives a healthy base for this burfi. Along with dates and nuts, the burfi becomes more rich and filling. Because of the natural sweetness of figs and dates, no sugar is needed in this recipe at all.

This burfi has a soft chewy bite from figs and dates, with crunch from cashews and almonds. Roasting them in ghee gives nice aroma and also improves the taste. You can also roll the burfi log in roasted poppy seeds, it gives nice crunch and look. It feels lighter and more healthy when compared to heavy sugar loaded sweets.

There are many ways you can change this sweet. Some people like to add khoya to make it more rich, or mix in pistachio, walnut or almonds along with cashews. If you like smooth burfi without any nuts then you can skip them also. The recipe is flexible and you can change the measures as per your taste.

I mostly make this during festival times time as it gives festival feel and looks special. Sometimes I also pack it into small boxes and give to friends and relatives. They always like it because it is tasty and also looks fancy without being too heavy.

Anjeer Barfi Ingredients

• Dates – I have chopped them and added for natural sweetness and soft texture to the burfi. You can also use soft Medjool dates.
• Figs (Anjeer) – I soaked figs in hot water for a while. then take soaked figs in a mixer and grind it to a paste. They give chewy base and rich taste.
• Nuts – I have roasted the cashews and almonds in ghee for crunchiness. You can add pista or walnut also.
• Ghee – I used little ghee while roasting and cooking, it gives nice aroma and helps mixture come together.
• Poppy seeds – I dry roasted poppy seeds and rolled the burfi logs in it. It adds nutty crunch and makes it look pretty too.
• Cardamom powder – I have added a small pinch, it lifts up flavor and gives sweet aroma.

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How to make Anjeer Burfi Step by Step

1.Deseed dates. Chop them roughly. Soak figs in hot water for a while. In ½ teaspoon ghee fry the chopped nuts and set aside.

2.Drain water and take soaked figs in a mixer and grind it to a paste, Set aside. Now add chopped dates and grind to a paste.

3.In a pan add a teaspoon ghee add the fig dates mixture and keep sauteing for 5 minutes, add little ghee in between. At one stage it will form a mass and will come together without sticking.

4.At this stage add roasted nuts and give a quick mix, Switch off and set aside to cool. In a kadai add poppy seeds and roast for a 2-3 minutes till a nutty aroma comes. Switch off and set aside.

5.Make 2 logs from the mixture and roll over roasted poppy seeds to coat the outer layer.

6.Wrap it in a butter paper. I made one log with poppy seeds coating and other plain.

7.Wrap it tightly and refrigerate it at least for 2 hours. Then slice and serve.

Anjeer Burfi is ready!

Expert Tips

• Soak figs well – I always soak dried figs in hot water to soften, otherwise they don’t grind smoothly.
• Roast nuts in ghee – I fry nuts in little ghee for flavor. You can use your choice of nuts.
• Consistency matters – Cook mixture until it forms a mass and leaves sides, then only burfi sets firm.
• Coating option – I roll the burfi like a log and coat them inroasted poppy seeds, it adds crunch. You can skip if you want plain.
• Setting time – I usually refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting. If you cut early, the pieces won’t hold shape well.

Serving and Storage

Serve Anjeer Barfi as a festive sweet for Diwali, Holi or any special occasion. It also works as a healthy sweet snack in evenings. Store in airtight box at room temperature, it stays good for 3 days. You can also refrigerate for a week for longer shelf life.

FAQS

1.Can I skip dates?

Yes, you can skip but dates add natural sweetness and softness.

2.Can I add khoya?

Yes, you can add a little khoya for a rich taste.

3.Is poppy seeds coating needed?

It is optional, but it gives crunch and looks nice.

4.How long does it keep?

At room temperature 3 days, in fridge for up to a week.

5.Can I use fresh figs?

Dried figs are usually used. Fresh ones have more moisture and won’t set the burfi well.

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