Anjeer Milkshake - Fig & Honey Milkshake

While writing out the title for this post,I was reminded of our college days where my friend Mary always ordered a fig and honey ice-cream from Baskins.I still don't know if she really liked it or ordered it just because it sounded exotic and different.We hadn't even known what a fig looks like then,so how can someone rave endlessly about the fruit,I don't understand.Now Mary,do not kill me after reading this ok?

In March,while we were in Udupi attending a cousins wedding,I was startled to find a Fig Milkshake as a welcome drink.I hadn't given much thought to this humble dry fruit but was willing to give it a chance after all.The milkshake was crunchy and sweet and very refreshing on a hot summer day.I could taste the figs as well as a faint ice-cream taste.

I decided to try it and see if it matches the taste.After all,a few ingredients including ice-cream and figs can never go wrong right.

Anjeer Milkshake - Fig & Honey Milkshake

Ingredients (serves 2)

Dried Figs - 5

Honey - 1 tbsp

Butterscotch ice-cream - 80 ml cup (approximately 2 tbsp)

Milk - 1 1/2 cups ( I used 3/4 cup milk ice cubes and 3/4 cup chilled milk)

Method

 
Soak the figs in warm water for 10-15 minutes.This step is important or else the figs wouldn't grind well.

 
In a blender add chopped figs(chopped after soaking),honey,ice cream,milk ice cubes and milk.Blend for 10-15 seconds.

Serve chilled.

Notes

• I haven't added any sugar in the milkshake because figs,honey and ice-cream provide the sweetness.However,if you feel it is not sweet as per your liking,add 1-2 tsp of sugar while blending.
• Soaking the figs in warm water is a must.It wouldn't blend in the milkshake otherwise(speaking from experience!).
• You can add any kind of nuts too for an added crunch.I added Butterscotch ice-cream coz that's all I had.Feel free to add Vanilla too.