Method
- Chop figs, sprinkle brown sugar, heat in a heavy pan.
- Cook till all moisture evaporates, keep mixture aside.
- Crumble or grate mava and paneer into a nonstick pan.
- Heat stirring continuously, on low flame, till a very soft lump is formed.
- Allow mixture to cool to just above room temperature.
- Sprinkle sugar, cardamom, mix well with hands.
- Drizzle ghee, knead mixture to a smooth dough.
- Roll on a greased waxpaper to a thin rectangle.
- Spread fig mixture over half rectangle.
- Carefully fold other half over mixture, with help of waxpaper.
- Smoothen if required with rolling pin
- Peel paper off very carefully from top.
- Apply silver foil, smoothen with paper.
- Sprinkle slivered nuts, press in gently.
- Mark and cut pieces of desired shape and size.
- Cool completely, before transferring to an airtight box.
Making time: 45 minutes
Makes: 600-700 gms. Approx
Shelflife: 3-4 days