Indian CUISINE
Indulge in a bowl of heavenly Fig Halwa crafted with a blend of figs, nuts, and fragrant spices, all effortlessly prepared in an Instant Pot. This rich, delightful dessert is a quick and satisfying end to any meal.
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Step 1
Pressure-Cook the Figs:Place the coarsely chopped figs and water into your Instant Pot.
Step 2
Secure the lid properly and ensure the Pressure Release is set to ‘Sealing’. Select the ‘Pressure Cook’ or ‘Manual’ setting and adjust the cooking time to 5 minutes at high pressure.
Step 3
Prepare the Halwa Mixture:Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick release by switching the Pressure Release to ‘Venting’.
Step 4
Open the pot and mash the softened figs coarsely using a potato masher or a wooden spatula to create a chunky texture.
Step 5
Add Nuts and Spices:Add the finely chopped walnuts, pistachios, ghee, and ground cardamom to the pot. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Step 6
Sauté and Thicken:Press the ‘Cancel’ button to reset the cooking program, and then select the ‘Sauté’ setting on low.
Step 7
Cook the halwa, stirring frequently, until it reaches a pudding-like consistency, which should take about 10 minutes. Ensure that the halwa doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot by stirring regularly.
Step 8
Serve the Fig Halwa:Once the desired consistency is achieved, press ‘Cancel’ to turn off the Instant Pot.
Step 9
Spoon the warm and aromatic Fig Halwa into serving bowls and enjoy immediately or let it cool to room temperature before serving.
1 Pound dried figs, stemmed and coarsely chopped
1 Cup water
1 Cup walnuts, finely chopped
½ Cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
⅓ Cup ghee (clarified butter)
1 Tsp ground cardamom
Original price was: ₹300.00.₹282.00Current price is: ₹282.00.
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