(Yes, I made up this fancy name—but the recipe is real! Inspired by Mughal courtly cuisine, Persian medicine, and Unani digestive remedies, this is a modern-friendly take on an ancient gut-friendly snack.)
🍇 Royal Delight Digestive Fig Bars
(Mughal-Persian-Unani Fusion Recipe)
🧾 Ingredients (Easy to Find!)
- Black raisins (or pitted dates) → Natural laxative, moistens intestines
- Dried figs → High fiber, softens stool
- Sesame seeds (black/white) → Lubricates dryness, aids digestion
- Honey → Mild laxative + natural sweetener
- Crushed almonds/walnuts → Boosts energy, adds crunch
- Whole wheat flour → Binder (like a healthy energy bar)
- Olive oil/ghee (optional) → For moisture & richness
🍳 Modern Adaptation (Two Ways to Make It!)
1. Prep the Fruits & Nuts:
- Soak raisins and figs in warm water, then chop.
- Mix with sesame seeds and crushed nuts.
2. Make the Base:
- Combine whole wheat flour + a little warm water + honey + olive oil into a thick paste (like energy bar dough).
3. Mix & Set:
- Blend all ingredients into a sticky dough.
Choose Your Texture:
- No-Bake (Soft & Chewy): Press into a tray, refrigerate for 2+ hours, then slice.
- Baked (Firm & Crunchy): Bake at 100°C (212°F) for 15-20 mins, then cut into bars.
☕ How to Eat & Benefits
- Take 1 piece after breakfast or before bed with warm milk/honey water.
- Gentle laxative effect + nourishes gut + boosts brain function (Mughals loved these dual-purpose “medicinal sweets”).
- Unlike harsh laxatives, this is a long-term wellness snack!
🎨 Why “Royal Delight”?
- Mughal cuisine blended Persian elegance + Indian spices + Turkish richness—think sweet, fragrant, and functional!
- Similar treats existed:
- Persia: Halwa (sweet paste with nuts)
- India: Barfi (dense milk-based sweet)
- Unani medicine prescribed figs, honey, and sesame for digestion.
Want a spiced-up version? Add:
- A pinch of cardamom (Mughals’ favorite)
- Rosewater for Persian flair
- Triphala powder (for extra Ayurvedic boost)