Dry fruit barfi is a great source to overcome many health problems. This dry fruit barfi is made with some seeds and dry fruits. Dry fruits and seeds are a great and energy-rich food that improves our overall health. They are great for hair, skin, digestion and the ability to fight many diseases. To live a healthy life, we should include some dry fruits and seeds in our daily routine. Today we will prepare a delicious and healthy dry fruit barfi using some dry fruits and seeds, and we will use dates to sweeten the barfi.
Here is the list of ingredients that we need to make this delicious dry fruit barfi:
- 50 – Dates
- ¼ cup – Almonds
- ¼ cup – Cashew
- 2 tbsp – Pumpkin Seeds
- 2 tbsp – Poppy Seeds
- 1 tbsp – Char Magaz
- 2 tbsp – Melon Seeds
- 1 tbsp – Sesame Seeds
- ½ cup – Desiccated Coconut
- 3-4 tbsp – Desi Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Benefits and uses of dry fruits and seeds
Dates
Dates are a very powerful dry fruit that has been used in many countries for many years. It is claimed that it cleanses our blood. They are rich in fiber, Magnesium, vitamins, protein, and iron-rich, which make them great natural energy booster. It has been used for its health benefits like: improve digestion, brain health and gut health.
Almonds
As we all know almonds are an essential source for brain health, weight loss, and heart health. We should include some almonds in our daily routine. We can consume almonds in many ways: Consuming soaked almonds empty stomach in the morning, also used in smoothies, shakes, puddings, etc.
Cashews
Cashews are good in taste and they help increase your bone health, immunity, and energy. We can consume cashews in many ways like consuming soaked cashews empty stomach in the morning, making a healthy mayonnaise, dip, and dressing for salads and fruits. Also used in smoothies, shakes, pudding,s etc.
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are high in protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It naturally helps in hair growth and improves skin elasticity. We can use it on cupcake topping, multigrain bread, and porridge.
Poppy seeds
Poppy seeds are one of the famous seeds that are rich in fiber, calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, folate, and zinc. With these seeds, we can make high-quality dishes. Poppy seeds are used in thandai, dry fruit barfi, panjeri, etc.
Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds are very small and oil-rich seeds, high in calcium, magnesium, and zinc. It helps in lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides. These seeds are used to make Punjabi traditional sweets Til Laddu and Til Chikki and are also used as a sprinkle on salads, fruits, baked goods like bread, burger buns, cupcakes, and some other dishes like Manchurian, Honey Chilli Cauliflower, Honey Chilli Potato, etc.
Char Magaz
Char Magaz means ‘four seeds’ which are watermelon seeds, pumpkin seeds, cantaloupe seeds, and cucumber seeds. Char Magaz is commonly used in Indian sweets, curries, and gravies. These seeds help in improving digestion, heart health, brain health, skin, and hair.
Desiccated coconut
This is the dried form of fresh coconut. Coconut is very good for our health. Coconut is rich in healthy fats, is a natural source of minerals, and is gluten-free. Desiccated coconut helps in enhancing the taste of any sweet, baked goods like biscuits, cakes, and chocolate bars.
Desi Ghee (Clarified Butter)
As we all know Desi Ghee is rich in good and healthy fats. We should include Desi Ghee in our daily life. It helps in improving heart health, boosts immunity and digestion, and is good for skin and hair.
Method to make this dry fruit barfi:
- Dry roast all seeds like pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds, melon seeds, sesame seeds, char magaz for 2 minutes and keep aside on separate plate.
- Add half tsp desi ghee into the pan add almonds and cashew and roast and continue to stir for 2 min.
- After cooling completely add all the seeds and nuts into the chopper and chop into small pieces.
- Take 40-50 dates and chop like shown in the picture.
- Add 1 tbsp ghee and put chopped dates into pan and roast for 3-4 minutes on low flame and continue to stir.
- After 3-4 minutes add all the chopped seeds and nuts along with the desiccated coconut into the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Turn off the flame and shift all the material onto a greased plate or on a butter paper.
- Wait for 1 minute, and divide this mixture into 3-4 parts.
- Grease your hand with ghee, and gently roll the mixture as shown in the picture. (Do not cool completely the mixture otherwise, you have a problem rolling it, so roll it when it is warm.)
- After rolling cover it with foil paper or butter paper and store it in the fridge for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour cut the roll into small slices and your tasty dry fruit barfi is ready to serve.
- This barfi can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two months.
Eat this homemade delicious dry fruit barfi every day and protect your health from many diseases. This barfi keeps you energetic and refreshed all day long. If you are on a diet then it is perfect for you. It reduces your sugar cravings as this mouthwatering dry fruit barfi is made with natural sugar which is not harmful to your health. You can eat it guilt-free. It fulfills many nutrients and essential vitamins required by your body. Try this dry fruit barfi recipe and you will like it a lot. Give it to your family members and children, they will surely enjoy it and like it. Instead of giving sugary candies and chocolates to your children, give this homemade dry fruit barfi to them so that they can stay healthy.