By Bornika Das
January 2, 2024
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With the sun-ripened figs blooming this season, it is the perfect time to enjoy the culinary adventure of the sweet and luscious fruits in their freshest avatar. Figs are honey flavoured and have a delicate texture making way for both the sweet and savoury delights. Take a look at the seven enticing recipes that will show figs’ uniqueness:
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Also known as figs halwa, this dish is a popular Indian sweet made from dry figs. To make this halwa, pureed figs, powdered almonds and nuts are cooked in ghee and little bit of sugar.
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Elevate you dessert game with fig and almond tart where the flaky tart crust offers almond filling, topped with a layer of sliced figs.
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In this salad toss together arugula, mixed greens, candied walnuts, plump, honey-roasted figs to the mix. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette.
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This is a twist to the classic pizza where a thin crust serving as the foundation has the combination of Gorgonzola cheese, caramelised onions, and fresh figs.
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This is a delicious, high-protein barfi made from dry figs, dates and nuts. This barfi has no added sugar as dates and figs provide the natural sweetness. It is flavoured with ground cardamom.
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The velvety richness of the ice cream is enhanced by a balsamic reduction and the addition of fig compote, creating a unique and sophisticated frozen treat.
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In this dessert, figs are dipped in chocolate creating a luxurious blend of textures and flavours. A sprinkle of salt adds a savoury touch to it.
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