Anjeer and Mixed Nut Barfi (Iron and Protein Rich Recipe) by Tarla Dalal

Anjeer and Mixed Nut Barfi, as the name suggests combines iron-rich and flavourful ingredients like figs, nuts and sesame seeds.
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Anjeer and Mixed Nut Barfi

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.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes.
Cooking Time: 1 minute.
Soaking Time : 5 minutes.
Makes 9 pieces.

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 strands of saffron (kesar) dissolved in 2 tsp of milk
¼ tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder

1. Soak the dried figs in enough hot water in a bowl for 5 minutes.
2. Drain well and blend in a mixer to a smooth mixture without using any water. Keep aside.
3. Heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the dried figs mixture, walnuts, almonds, pistachios and sesame seeds, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
4. Switch off the flame, add the saffron-milk mixture and cardamom powder and mix well.
5. Transfer the mixture onto a greased plate and spread it evenly using a flat spoon.
6. Cool slightly and cut into 9 equal square-shaped pieces.
7. Cool completely and serve or store refrigerated till serving.

Nutrient values per piece
Energy: 93 calories
Protein: 2.6 gm.
Carbohydrates: 2.8 gm.
Fat : 5.9 gm.
Iron: 1.0 mg
Vitamin C: 0.5 mg