Dried Figs (Anjeer)
プチプチ弾ける高貴な甘み！ムガル宮廷のスイーツを支える黄金の果実
Description
Dried figs. Not just eaten raw, but pasted and used lavishly for premium Indian sweets (Barfi etc.) or as a secret ingredient in spicy meat curries.
Classification: For Maniacs,Dried Fruits,Elegant Sweetness,Diet
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How to use
Ingredients
- Dried figs(Anjeer)
Instructions
- Soak dried figs (Anjeer) in lukewarm water to soften, paste in mixer with dates and cashews.
- Heat Ghee in a pot, fry this paste slowly, flavor with cardamom powder.
- Spread flat in a tray, cool, cut into diamonds, serve as 'Anjeer Barfi (Fig sweet)'.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Dried prunes or dried persimmons (as sub for gooey sweetness)
Pairing
Anjeer Barfi, Mutton Korma, Hot milk
Trivia
[Hardcore] Called 'Anjeer'. Expensive dried fruit transmitted from the Middle East like Kashmir/Afghanistan. 'Sugar-free Barfi' made solely with the natural sweetness of these figs and dates without any sugar is a hugely popular gift among modern health-conscious wealthy Indians.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Dissolve 1 tbsp pasted fig into spicy mutton curry sauce, tasting the ultimate fusion of meat heaviness and popping fruity sweetness!
Allergen
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