A delicious dessert for the cold season
Indulge in the rich warmth of fig and almond halwa, a comforting winter dessert. The fusion of dried figs and coarsely ground almonds, perfumed with cardamom and saffron, creates a delightful treat for cold evenings.
Recipe of Fig and Almond Halwa
Recipe courtesy Amandeep Singh, executive sous chef, The Westin Mumbai Garden City Mumbai
Ingredients
Figs (dried, finely chopped) 1 cup
Almonds (coarsely ground) 1 cup
Ghee 4 tbsp
Milk 1 cup
Sugar ½ cup
Cardamom powder ½ tsp Saffron strands a few (soaked in warm milk)
Method
Heat ghee in a pan. Add chopped figs and sauté until they soften.
Add coarsely ground almonds and continue to sauté until golden.
Pour in milk, add sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron-infused milk. Stir continuously.
Cook until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan. Garnish with chopped almonds and serve warm.
