Khajoor/Dates are known to be very rich in dietary fiber, antioxidant flavonoids, calcium, manganese, copper, and magnesium. They are good source of potassium, vitamin A and has adequate levels of B-complex group of vitamins as well as vitamin K.
Anjeer/Fig is known to be rich in dietary content. It also contains more of calcium, potassium, iron, and contains disease-fighting antioxidants. This fruits is known to be very low on sodium, cholesterol and saturated fat.
Traditionally, This sweet dish is known to be most expensive burfi/fudge in india as it has all rich ingredients. Today, I will be showing you how to indulge in such a great source of nutrition without adding any bad fat or sugar!!!
Ingredients:
2 cup of finely chopped Khajoor/Dates
1/2 cup of finely chopped Anjeer/Fig
1/4 cup of roughly chopped Almonds
1/4 cup of roughly chopped Walnuts
1/4 cup of roughly chopped Cashews
1/4 cup of roughly chopped Pistachios
2 tsp Cardamom Powder (divided)
3/4 to 1 cup Cocunut Powder
1 soup bowl of water
1 Cooking Sheet
1 Plastic wrap
Stir Khajoor/Dates with 1/2 tbsp of water on medium to low heat.
Add 1 tbsp of water and 1 tsp of cardamom to the mixture...We want Khajoor/Dates to come together and form into thick paste texture.
Remove from flame when it separates from side of pan.
It should look like this!!!
Use same method for Anjeer/Fig. Anjeer/ Fig does require more water to form paste.
Once done, keep it aside.
Grease cooking sheet with 3 to 4 drops of water.
Mix Almond and Walnut to Khajoor/Dates mixture and knead it like a dough. (Keep your hands damp wet to prevent any burns or injury).
Pour Khajoor/Dates mixture and firmly spread the mixture 1/2 to 1inch thickness.
Pour Anjeer/Fig mixture on top of Khajoor/Dates mixture. Add Cashew and Pistachios...Firmly press!
(If you do not want to roll it you can always let the mixture cool on room temperature for 2 1/2 hours and cut it desire shape).
Cut your mixture in half. Roll the mixture to form a tube/pipe...
Should look like sausage!
Dusk your burfi/fudge roll in coconut powder..
Place burfi/fudge roll on plastic wrap and seal it tight...
Place your burfi/fudge roll in freezer for 1 hour 30 minutes..
Unwrap your burfi and cut it in desire size with Bread knife...Ready to Serve!!!!
Tips: Store burfi in air tight container for long shelf life!!
Consume 2 piece daily in winter to boost your energy and immune system!!
that looks tempting..
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