Dry Fruits & Nuts Burfi (Sugar-free Healthy Snack)

Category: Kids Special
Preparation Time: 10 mins  
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Servings: yields around 20-25 squares

Dry Fruits & Nuts Burfi

 Dry Fruits and Nuts Burfi is made from Dried fruits like Figs, Dates, raisins and chopped nuts. There is no sugar added into it and its a healthy treat for kids. We can add any of our favourite nuts into it and its sure a way to make kids eat these healthy foods. We can alter the ingredients according to our taste, but dates and figs are the must for getting the right consistency. We can use either roasted nuts or the unroasted ones. 

Its been told that giving figs to children will increase their appetite and its a great way to make them eat:)


Ingredients:

• Figs - 1 cup (Around 9-10 dried whole figs)
• Dates - 1 cup (Around 25 nos)
• Raisins - 2 tbsp
• Almonds, chopped - 1/4 cup
• Cashews, chopped - 1/4 cup
• Pistachios, chopped - 1/4 cup
• Cardamom seeds -1/2 tsp, powdered
• Ghee - Around 1/2- 1 tbsp

Method:

1. Here I used dried whole figs and I blanched them for 2-3 mins in hot water to soften them
   
2. Measure out the dates and then finely chop them and keep aside
   
3. Drain the figs after blanching and add to the blender jar along with raisins
   
4. Grind them into a fine paste
   
5. Coarsely grind the chopped dates
6. In a pan, add around 1/2 tbsp of ghee and then add the ground fig-raisin mixture and saute in low flame for 3-4 mins
   
7. Then add the coarsely ground dates and mix well; saute for another 3-4 mins until they get combined
   
8. Keeping the flame in low, add in the chopped nuts along with cardamom seeds powder
   
9. Mix well until all gets combined; allow to cook for a min and then switch it off
   
10. Meanwhile grease a pan/tray or line up with butter paper and grease it with few drops of ghee
11. Add the prepared mixture into the pan and spread it evenly using hands
    
12. If using a plate / tray, we can roll them using rolling pin to make it set well
13. Since I used a pan, I pressed it with the back of a stainless steel cup / tumbler to get a even smooth layer
14. Refrigerate it for atleast 30 mins to an hour
15. Then take it out and make slices / squares
    
    
    
    
    
    
16. We can store it in airtight container for 3-5 days depending on the outside temperature or we can refrigerate them to prolong the shelf life