18 November, 2015
Figs chutney |anjoora|Anjeer Chutney|
Figs are a nutrient dense fruit that can be used to make jam or add them to ice cream or baked goods. Fresh figs aren’t always available year round, but dried figs are relatively easy to find.
Based on traditional use and not on scientific evidence figs provide many health benefits. Figs contain a type of antioxidant called phenols, which may lower your risk for heart disease and cancer by preventing cell damage by dangerous free radicals.
Fiber lowers your risk for high cholesterol, heart disease and constipation. The fiber in figs may also help you lose weight since it makes figs more filling, helping you eat fewer calories. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dried figs have more fiber per serving than any other fruit. It is a diabetic friendly chutney as well.
We all at home like this chutney, which is sweet, tangy, spicy and can be served with Chapati, Dosay, Poori etc, we can spread it on toasted bread and when eaten mixed with hot rice also this chutney tastes best. Below you can go through the recipe explained in detail with step wise pics.
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Ingredients :
- Figs (dried) – 8 nos.,
- Ghee – 1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp
- Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
- Onion (chopped) – 1/4 cup
- Green chilli – 2 – 4 nos.,
- Tamarind – a small piece
- salt to taste
PROCEDURE :
- Soak figs for minimum one hour in 1/4 cup of water and let turn soft
- Heat 1/2 tsp ghee in a pan put green chilli and chopped onion and fry until soft and light brown
- Add tamarind, fry for a while, remove from the heat, allow it to cool then transfer it into a mixie jar along with soaked figs and salt
- Grind everything to a fine paste, actually it should be slightly coarse
- Heat remaining 1/2 tsp of ghee, add in cumin powder when it splutter remove from the heat and pour it on the ground chutney and use needed
