From Sweets to Salads: 9 Recipes That Are All About Figs

From royal kitchens to festive feasts, figs have long symbolised richness and warmth. In every form -- sweet or savoury -- they bring a recipe flavour, balance, goodness.

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Fig Halwa

Chef Ishika Konar’s creamy blend of figs and almonds, gently cooked in ghee, with cardamom and pistachios has a festive touch. Think maybe Diwali.

Please find the recipe here: Fig Halwa

Pic: Chef Ishika Konar for Rediff

Anjeer Besan Sheera Samosa

Chef Ranveer Brar's crispy golden pockets filled with a melt-in-mouth sweet surprise will enthrall.

Please find the recipe here: Anjeer Besan Sheera Samosa

Pic: Zee Khana Khazana for Rediff

Fig Rolls

Chef Suraj Kumar Sahoo’s layered fig, nut & saffron medley are delicately rolled and coated for an elegant treat.

Please find the recipe here: Fig Rolls

 

Pic: Chef Suraj Kumar Sahoo for Rediff

Anjeer Khajur Gujiya

Flaky gujiyas by Chef Maharaj Hemaram Choudhary brim with figs, dates, nuts in every bite.

Please find the recipe here: Anjeer Khajur Gujiya

Pic: Chef Maharaj Hemaram Choudhary for Rediff

Fig Rocket Salad

Figs don't have to only go into sweets and desserts. Zelda Pande brings together figs with simple, fresh ingredients like walnuts, feta, onions, for a salad that’s equal parts nourishing and flavourful.

Please find the recipe here: Fig Rocket Salad

Pic: Zelda Pande for Rediff

Fig Phirni

Silken texture meets natural sweetness in a classic phirni that is infused with figs. Recipe by Shumaila Chauhan.

Please find the recipe here: Fig Phirni

Pic: Chef Shumaila Chauhan for Rediff

Anjeer Aur Palak Ka Kofta

A smart blend of spinach and figs by Chef Hari Ballabh Singh in deep-fried koftas served in silky curry.

Please find the recipe here: Anjeer Aur Palak Ka Kofta

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Spiced Anjeer and Honey Tart

Chef Kunal Kapur’s crisp tart shell envelops spiced fig and honey and is baked a beautiful golden hue.

Please find the recipe here: Spiced Anjeer and Honey Tart

Pic: Chef Kunal Kapur for Rediff

Anjeer Kaju Roll

Chef Vijesh Modi’s dessert creation has a cashew casing and a fig heart. It is spiced with saffron and possesses lovely warm notes.

Please find the recipe here: Anjeer Kaju Roll

Pic: Chef Vijesh Modi for Rediff
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