Dry Fig

About this product

Dry figs (உலர் அத்திப்பழம்) – chewy, honey-sweet and seed-speckled, one of the few dried fruits that is genuinely rich in both fibre and calcium. Whole dried figs have a soft, dense flesh and hundreds of tiny seeds that give every bite a faint crunch. The sweetness is mellow and honeyed rather than sharp, and the flavour deepens considerably if you warm them or soak them before eating. The most common practice here is to soak two or three overnight in water or milk and eat them in the morning, seeds and all. In cooking, figs are chopped into halwa, ladoo and barfi, simmered into anjeer payasam, blended into milkshakes, or layered into cakes and puddings. They also pair unusually well with savoury food: sliced onto a cheese plate or roasted alongside meat. Figs are notable among dried fruits for their calcium and dietary fibre, and also supply iron, potassium and antioxidants. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated in warm weather. A natural white bloom of fruit sugar sometimes appears on the surface over time; this is harmless and is not mould. Order online or over WhatsApp, with cash on delivery available.