Anjeer Halwa

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Ingredients

1 cup	dried figs (anjeer)
1/2 cup	milk
1/4 cup	ghee
1/2 cup	sugar
1/4 teaspoon	cardamom powder
2 tablespoons	cashew nuts
2 tablespoons	almonds
2 tablespoons	raisins
1 tablespoon	pistachios
—	saffron strands (a pinch)

Instructions

1. 1 Soak the dried figs in warm water for 30 minutes to soften them.
2. 2 Drain the figs and blend them into a coarse paste using a little milk.
3. 3 Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
4. 4 Add the cashew nuts, almonds, and pistachios, and fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
5. 5 In the same ghee, add the fig paste and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously.
6. 6 Add the remaining milk and sugar to the pan, and mix well.
7. 7 Cook the mixture until it thickens and the ghee starts to separate from the sides.
8. 8 Add cardamom powder and saffron strands, and mix well.
9. 9 Stir in the fried nuts and raisins, reserving a few for garnish.
10. 10 Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
11. 11 Garnish with the reserved nuts and serve warm.