Place the ripe ones in a single layer on a tray and refrigerate for 2-3 days. Quick tip: When they get soft and yield to the touch, consume them as they are fully ripe. 
Feel the flavour of fresh figs along with the skin and seeds. Add them in oatmeal and salads or blend them into milkshakes, smoothies and fresh juices. You can also prepare sweets like barfi and halwa.

Figs treat indigestion, constipation and piles. Eating figs is a healthy and quick way to gain weight after suffering from illnesses. They treat colon cancer, breast cancer, bronchitis. Relieve throat pain and strengthen bones.