Figs with Lychee Honey -Nut Shrikhand
Servings Prep Time
3-4servings 15minutes
Passive Time
1minutes
Servings Prep Time
3-4servings 15minutes
Passive Time
1minutes
Ingredients
  • 7 – 8 figsFresh firm
  • 1/2cup Hung curd(preferably homemade)
  • 2tbsp Lychee honey(or plain ) + 1 tbsp for drizzling
  • 2 – 3tbsp nutmixed Chikki (or any Brittle)
  • small pinch NutmegA grated (Jaiphal)
Instructions
  1. Add 2 tbsp honey and nutmeg to the hung curd and mix it well. Pass it through a strainer/sieve to remove any lumps. Mix again and refrigerate for 1 hour or till it is ready to be used.
  2. Wash, dry and snip off the stems of the figs. Make a cross cut from the top of each fig to about 3/4th of the way down (do not cut through). Slightly pull the quarters apart.
  3. Place them on the serving plate.
  4. Mix the crushed chikki with the chilled honey shrikhand. Spoon in some of the shrikhand into the cut figs.
  5. Drizzle some honey and sprinkle the crushed chikkis over the stuffed figs.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes

My tip: Choose fresh firm figs as they are easy to cut and also because they are a bit tangy.

I have posted this recipe for  the Better Butter Diwali Delights contest too.