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This recipe was submitted by one of our visitors Nisha Oswal. Nisha was kind enough to share several recipes with us. She assures me that any special ingredients can be found on Ebay.
Nisha's description of this recipe: A sumptuous halwa to which the addition of ground almonds lends a smooth texture.
I am adding some conversion measurements to the right of Nisha's recipes when necessary or available (These were obtained from Pastry Wiz) , you can always check for yourselves on one of our conversion links sites.
I am unfamiliar with this dish, I took a guess on what catergory it would be under based on the ingredients. ANJEER HALWA
Cooking Time : 20 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
24 nos. (200 grams) dried figs (anjeer)
3 tablespoons ghee
1/2 cup almonds, blanched, peeled and powdered
1/3 cup milk powder
4 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cardamom (elaichi) powder
For the garnish
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
Method
1.
Cook the figs in boiling water for about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and puree them in a food processor. Keep aside.
2.
Heat the ghee in a heavy bottomed pan, add the powdered almonds and saute over a medium flame for about 2 minutes.
3.
Add the pureed figs, milk powder, sugar with 1/2 cup of water and cook for about 5 minutes till the sugar has dissolved, stirring continuously.
4.
Add the cardamom powder and mix well.
5.
Serve hot, garnished with slivered almonds.
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