Last Updated on October 27, 2021 by Babita
Anjeer Khajur barfi is a sugar-free Indian sweet made with figs, dates, and loads of chopped nuts. It is a delightful little healthy dessert that you can savor guilt-free.
About the recipe
Fig is known as Anjeer in Hindi, while pitted dates are called Khajur. Barfi looks like a bar in appearance and has a texture of soft fudge.
I stumbled upon this recipe on Sanjeev Kapoor’s site and was intrigued. I had to try it. I am glad I tried this recipe. There is no added sugar in this anjeer – khajur barfi and considered healthy because of all the natural ingredients. My husband has a sweet tooth, and so do I. However, since I have so many health and hormonal problems, I try to reduce and sometimes avoid my intake of sweets and desserts. This barfi recipe is perfect for me.
I made some changes to this recipe to suit my needs and changed the proportions of the ingredients to include stuff I had in my kitchen pantry.
If you are looking for a healthy, low sugar, gluten-free dessert recipe, then this one is for you. I promise you will not be disappointed. It is also a perfect barfi recipe for Diwali. It does not take a long time to make and is easy too.
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Ingredients for Anjeer Khajur Barfi
Anjeer: is the Hindi word for fig. For this recipe, I am using dried figs. These dried figs are available at Farmer’s markets as well as Indian stores.
Khajur: is the Hindi word for dates. I used pitted dates from Indian store. However, these dates are also available in Sam’s Club.
Chopped Nuts: I used a combination of chopped nuts like almonds, cashews, and pistachios. My kids are not big fans of nuts, so I reduced the quantity from the original recipe.
Ghee: Ghee adds the fat content required for this barfi recipe. It also adds an aroma and flavor to this barfi. I use home made ghee.
Silver Varq: is edible silver leaf added to make the burfi look pretty. Silver leaf itself does not have any taste. I buy the varq from Indian store, however, you can find it on. Amazon also (see here for the link) .
How to prep Anjeer and Khajur for Barfi (See video in recipe card)
- Soak anjeer (figs) and Khajur (dates) separately for an hour.
- Next, blend the anjeer and khajur separately in a blender. Add 2 to 3 tbsp of water if required to help with blending.
How to Make Anjeer Khajur Barfi
- Heat a non-stick pan. Add ghee and allow it to melt.
- Next, add the anjeer paste followed by the khajur paste.
- Mix them well with the ghee and cook them for around two minutes.
- Next, add all the chopped nuts. Mix them well and cook again for another two minutes or until the anjeer-khajur mixtures thickens up.
- Grease a rectangular baking pan with some melted butter or ghee.
- Pour the barfi mixture into a greased pan.
- Use a spatula to spread the barfi mixture evenly.
- Allow it to cool.
- Add the edible silver leaves (optional).
- Cut it into 2″ x 2″ pieces and allow it to set for 2 to 3 hours.
- Serve and Enjoy.
Anjeer Khajur Barfi - Figs and Dates Soft Fudge
Anjeer Khajur barfi is a sugar-free Indian sweet made with figs, dates and loads of chopped nuts. It is a delightful little healthy dessert that you can savor guilt-free.
Ingredients
- 23 dry figs
- 20 pitted dates
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachio
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews
- silver varq (edible silve leaf - optional)
Instructions
- Soak anjeer (figs) and Khajur (dates) seperately for an 1 hour.
- Next, blend the anjeer and khajur separately into a paste. Add 2 to 3 tbsp of water if required to help with blending it.
- Heat a non stick pan. Add ghee and allow it to melt.
- Next, add the anjeer paste followed by the khajur paste.
- Mix them well with the ghee and cook them until it thicken. Stir continuously.
- Next, add all the chopped nuts. Mix them well and cook again for two minutes or until the anjeer khajur mixtures thickens.
- Grease a rectangular baking pan with some melted butter or ghee.
- Pour the barfi mixture into the pan.
- Use a spatula to spread the barfi mixture evenly.
- Allow it to cool.
- Add the edible silver leaves (optional).
- Cut it into 2" x 2" pieces and let it completely cool.
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 209Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 5mgSodium 86mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 5gSugar 22gProtein 4g
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I would recommend storing anjeer-khajur barfi at room temperature for 2 days. However, you can store this barfi for at least a week in the refrigerator.
Yes, this anjeer-khajur barfi is gluten-free because I use only dry fruits and nuts. However, this barfi recipe is not vegan because I use ghee. Even though the quantity of ghee is not a lot, I would not recommend skipping it.
This barfi is not entirely sugar-free as it has the natural sweetness of the figs and dates. However, you don’t need to add additional sugar to this sweet/dessert.
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