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Figs have been cultivated since ancient times and can be traced back to the earliest historical texts. They have been mentioned many times in the Bible. Native to the Middle East and Mediterranean, the fig tree is one of the oldest trees in the world. So loved were figs by the Greeks, that laws were framed to prevent their export.

Fig or anjeer has a delicious sweet taste that is unique. The raw fruit is soft and chewy and full of tiny crunchy seeds that are edible. Since the fruit is delicate, it is prone to spoilage. Therefore, figs are usually dried to be enjoyed the whole year through.

Figs contain natural sugars, minerals, and soluble fibre. They are high in minerals such as potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and copper. They are a good source of vitamins A, E, and K – antioxidants that are essential for health and wellness. Figs are often eaten as a laxative because of their high fibre content. Fresh figs help counteract the effects of too much sodium consumption, resulting in hypertension. They are good for those watching their weight. Because of the fibre content, figs make one feel full and satiated, and reduce hunger cravings.

Dried figs are more commonly eaten in India. These are small round discs which are brown in colour, with a hole in the middle. Dried figs or anjeer are eaten as health food and enjoyed as a filling snack. They are available all year round and make ideal gifts on Diwali and other special occasions. You can use figs in baking cakes and bread such as toffee fig pies, fig and almond cakes, or fig rolls. Raw figs can be poached in wine for a great dessert. Make a Mediterranean fig and mozzarella salad or a Stilton and fig salad with honey-thyme drizzle. These will be loved by family and friends. Figs pair well with cheese. Try baked figs and goat’s cheese with radicchio, Spanish figs and almond balls, or figs and walnut slices. Dry figs can be incorporated in cooking to make desserts such as anjeer ki kheer or anjeer rabdi. Fig puree is added to reduced milk in which sugar has been added. This is cooked further and taken off the fire to cool. It is then garnished with pistachios and almonds.

Dry figs are eaten as they are or soaked in warm water -- to make them soft and pliable. The little seeds are eaten as well. They add crunch and texture that most people find irresistible. You can snack on a dry fig or pack some slices in your children’s lunch box to encourage healthy munching.

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For figs from Kashmir, click on Pure Mart Kashmiri Dried Figs (Anjeer). These figs are from the state of Kashmir and have been sun dried to dehydrate them. There has been no chemical processing involved and so they are safe for consumption.

Try the Leeve Dry Fruits Premium Fig for good-quality figs. These figs are from Afghanistan and can be used in cooking and baking and can be eaten as snacks too.

Click on the Nutraj Signature Fig and order the figs from this dealer. These figs have been nitrogen flushed and vacuum packed for freshness that last long.

For super-quality anjeer, try the Have Nuts Anjeer Super Premium figs. These have a shelf life of six months and can be stored in airtight containers. They taste great and contain many important nutrients too.

If you feel the need to indulge in something sweet without sugar, order the Bhagat Halwai Anjeer Barfi. This sweet is made of dry figs and nuts, which add a crunch to the mithai. You can order this sweet for a healthy indulgence. Try the Eastern Anjeer Modak. These dumplings are made with mawa and stuffed with figs. These modaks from Mumbai are perfect as dessert and even make for delicious offerings on Ganesh Chaturthi.

Indulge in Moddy’s Confectionary Fig ‘n’ Honey Truffles. These chocolate truffles have been made with melted honey, which is blended with cocoa butter. They are perfect for those who love something sweet and sinful. Ghasitaram Anjeer Barfi is a sugar-free fig mithai that comes in a lovely red box. Ideal for gifting on marriages and festivals, this sweet is tasty and crunchy.  This is a perfect mithai to order if you feel like eating something made out of figs and do not have the time to make some at home.

For a different twist, try the Ghasitaram Kaju Anjeer Moon. This sweet is made of cashew and figs and shaped like a moon -- with white and brown spirals. Wrapped in silver vark, it looks festive and is a perfect mithai for special occasions. Try the Jodhpur Sweets Best Anjeer Pencil Roll from Jodhpur Sweets, Jodhpur. These fig rolls are made with figs or anjeer, poppy seeds, and sugar and rolled into thin pencil-like rolls.

Dadu’s Mithai Vatika Anjeer King is a sweet, made with an outer layer of deep-red figs and poppy-seed border. Tucked inside the round and flat sweet is a layer of green pistachio paste with a yellow centre containing cashew bits. This sweet is just perfect for special occasions and festivals like Diwali. For authentic fig rolls, Sri Siva Reddy Anjeer Roll is your best bet. The cylindrical sweet is made with figs, cashew nuts, and almonds. Soft and delicious, this sweet is soft and chewy and out of this world. Order these rolls and enjoy them as dessert with friends and family.

With so many varieties of fig and fig sweets, you will definitely find something of your choice. Just log on to the website and click on the item you would like to order. Within days, you will receive your packet safe and sound, delivered to you within the time frame.

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