Fig Walnut Halwa

Name: Fig Walnut Halwa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound dried figs; 1 cup water; 1 cup walnuts; ½ cup shelled pistachios; ⅓ cup ghee; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
347 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Indian

Fig Walnut Halwa

Jeffrey Bond

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Buttery and dense pudding, with natural sweetness and texture of fig coupled with the buttery bite of wholesome walnuts

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Ingredients

1 pound dried figs stemmed and coarsely chopped (California black mission or turkish figs recommended)
1 cup water
1 cup walnuts finely chopped
½ cup shelled pistachios finely chopped
⅓ cup ghee
1 teaspoon ground cardamom

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Instructions

Combine the figs and water in the Instant Pot.
Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Pressure Cook
or Manual setting and set the cooking time for 5 minutes at high pressure.
Perform a quick release by moving the Pressure Release to Venting. Open the pot and coarsely mash the figs with a potato masher or wooden spatula. Add the walnuts, pistachios, ghee, and cardamom and stir together. Press the Cancel button to reset the cooking program, then select the low Sauté setting and cook the halwa, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 10 minutes. Press the Cancel button to turn off the Instant Pot.
Spoon the halwa into bowls and serve.

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Notes

Tips:
Stove Top Recipe:
Make sure the figs are not too old or dry. Add more water if they look too dry
You can quick release after the pressure cooking cycle completes or allow natural pressure release. This recipe is very forgiving
Add a mix of light and dark figs
Use homemade ghee for authentic flavor and aromas
Add chopped figs and 2 cups of water to a heavy-bottomed pot
Cook partially covered on medium heat for 20 to 25 mins or until most of the water is evaporated and figs and super soft and mushy.
Mash the figs and then add the remaining ingredients and cook on low-medium for 5 to 10 mins

Nutrition Information

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Calories 347kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 530mg (15%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 29IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	347kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	41g	14%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	8g	47%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	19mg	6%
Sodium	8mg	0%
Potassium	530mg	11%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	28g	56%
Vitamin A	29IU	1%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	116mg	12%
Iron	2mg	11%