Fig Burfee

Figs are high in natural sugars and soluble dietary fibre. Contains lot of minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and copper. It provides Vitamins A, E and K. It is also an anti-oxidant. Because of the high fibre content it is good for your digestive system. Since it is laxative, consume in moderation

Preparation:

1.Chop the dried fig finely.

2. Smear ghee on a shallow plate.

3. Heat milk in a heavy gauge pan. Bring to a boil.Add the lemon salt and stir well. The milk will curdle.Continue boiling. When the quantity of milk reduces to half, add the chopped fig and the sugar. Stir continuously.

4.When the water content totally disappears, add the ghee. Keep stirring. When the contents start separating from the sides of the pan, remove from stove.

5. Transfer the contents into the ghee smeared plate. Keep aside to cool.

6.When cool cut into pieces and serve

Ingredients:

1.Dry fig (Anjeer) - 200 grams
2.Sugar - 1/2 kg
3.Milk -5 litres
4.Citric acid/ lemon salt - a pinch
5.Ghee - 1/2 kg
                                                                                                                                       Courtesy Vanitha