4.7 from 69 votes
Fig Walnut Halwa
Buttery and dense pudding, with natural sweetness and texture of fig coupled with the buttery bite of wholesome walnuts
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories: 347 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Indian
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
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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.