Fresh Figs with Almonds and Cashews Halwa | Anjeer Sheera

Fresh figs with almonds and cashews halwa is a delicious way to enjoy figs during the season. Made using minimal ghee and sugar, it's a healthy dessert that comes together rather quickly in an Instant Pot. Stove Top version also included!!

I love figs in any form and try to incorporate it in myriad ways when in season, like salads and desserts. Since figs are naturally sweet, very little sugar is actually needed. Hence, I get to enjoy this without any guilt. It's nutrient-dense with a rich concentration of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and antioxidants.

It makes a perfect dessert to enjoy with family and friends on any festive occasion or get-togethers or even when you have sudden sweet cravings. My favorite way to have it is with chai. How about you? :))

Ingredients

1lb fresh figs, washed and quartered
10-12 almonds
10-12 cashews
2-3 cardamom pods, dehusked and the seeds coarsely pounded
½ tablespoon lime juice
⅛ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoon ghee
½ cup water

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions

Soak almonds in hot water for 10 minutes. Afterward, peel and slice them.
Similarly, cut cashews into slivers.
To the inner steel insert of the Instant Pot, add figs and water.
Close the lid with the vent in the sealing position.
Select the PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL MODE at High for 2 minutes.
Once the time is up and IP beeps, manually release the pressure immediately.
Open the lid and turn on the SAUTE mode at Low.
Mash the figs with the spatula. Keep stirring until almost all the liquid has evaporated, about 10-15 minutes.
Mix in ghee, brown sugar, coarsely grounded cardamom seeds, and lime juice.
Keep stirring until ghee leaves the sides and the halwa has thickened considerably.
Finally, add the almond and cashew slivers and mix well.
Cancel the SAUTE mode.
Transfer to bowls and serve warm!!

Stove Top Instructions

Soak almonds in hot water for 10 minutes. Afterward, peel and slice them.
Similarly, cut cashews into slivers.
Add figs and water in a pan over medium-low heat.
Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in between.
Open the lid and mix in ghee, brown sugar, coarsely grounded cardamom seeds, and lime juice.
Keep stirring until ghee leaves the sides and the halwa has thickened considerably, about 10-15 minutes.
Finally, add the almond and cashew slivers and mix well.
Transfer to bowls and serve warm!!