Anjeer Slices

Ingredients
500 gms. dried figs (anjeer) chopped,soaked in just enough water for 2 hours
300 gms. sugar
100 gms. khoya, crumbled finely
100 gms. each almonds & pistachios halved
1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
Icing sugar for dusting
Silver foil (optional)

Method
1. Drain soaked figs, run in mixie for few seconds to crush coarsely.
2. Mix figs, sugar, khoya in nonstick pan.
3. Put to heat on low, stirring continuously, till a soft lump forms.
4. Add cardamom powder, sliced nuts, mix well, take off fire.
5. When cooled enough to handle, make 1" wide cylindrical rolls, 6" long.
6. Dust with icing sugar to handle easily.
7. Cover with silver foil if desired.
8. Place in a tray, refrigerate to cool and harden slightly.
9. Cut into half inch thick slices, with a sharp knife.
10.Arrange in airtight container, using butter paper to separated layers, if necessary.