Fig And Walnut Halwa
Picture sitting in front of a fireplace with a glass of wine and a bowl of hot, rich, gooey halwa. This buttery and dense pudding, which has the natural sweetness and texture of fig coupled with the buttery bite of wholesome walnuts, makes for a luxurious treat. Take it to the next level with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Servings Prep Time
6servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
6servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 lb turkish figs,dried, stemmed and coarsely chopped
  • 1cup Water
  • 1cup walnutsfinely chopped
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachiosfinely chopped
  • 1/3cup ghee
  • 1tsp cardamomground
Instructions
  1. Combine the figs and water in the Instant Pot.
  2. Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Pressure Cook or Manual setting and set the cooking time for 5 minutes at high pressure.
  3. Perform a quick release by moving the Pressure Release to Venting. Open the pot and coarsely mash the figs with a potato masher or wooden spatula. Add the walnuts, pistachios, ghee, and cardamom and stir together. Press the Cancel button to reset the cooking program, then select the low Sauté setting and cook the halwa, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 10 minutes. Press the Cancel button to turn off the Instant Pot.
  4. Spoon the halwa into bowls and serve.