Iraqi Basra Date Tarts Recipe Video

Basra Date Tarts are inspired by the date groves present in the Basra city and have surrounded the city for millenia. The shell is made with dates, oatmeal, and walnuts, and filled with honey-sweetened yogurt. This is a rich, yet all-natural dessert recipe with a lot of heritage. Watch the recipe video below and give the recipe a try!!

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodDish
Speciality, Vegetarian
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Dates1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Oats1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Yogurt1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Honey1 Teaspoon
 Rose water1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1263 Calories from Fat 148

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17 g26.4%

Saturated Fat 8.1 g40.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 44.1 mg14.7%

Sodium 162.9 mg6.8%

Total Carbohydrates 269 g89.8%

Dietary Fiber 29.2 g116.9%

Sugars 189.1 g

Protein 31 g61.6%

Vitamin A 7.2% Vitamin C 4.6%

Calcium 55.5% Iron 35.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1.Put the yogurt in a coffee filter or a double layer of cheese cloth to strain overnight.
2.Preheat the oven to 375˚ F.
Pit the dates, and then mash them up.

MAKING
3.Add a tablespoon of hot water to moisten them.
4.Add the oatmeal and walnuts and stir until the dates hold together.
5.Butter and flour the tart shells for easier removal.
6.Fit the date mixture into the shell.
7.Bake for about 10-15 minutes until they puff up a little and form a crust.
8.Cool completely.
9.Mix the drained yogurt, honey, and rosewater.
10.Fill the date shells with the yogurt mixture.

SERVING
11.Form a little oasis in the middle, and fill it with honey.
Toast the walnuts, and fill the little oasis of honey with the crunchy nuts and the tarts are ready to serve.

Editors Review

Have you ever tried date tarts? Here is an impressive video that shares an incredible recipe made with dates, oatmeal, walnuts and yogurt. This is a rich and elegant dessert recipe with a lot of heritage. Watch this video and give the recipe a try!!

Comments

mariefarid profile page

mariefarid says :

going to try it... its so easy
Posted on: 12 December 2009 - 11:03pm
foodpsychologist profile page

foodpsychologist says :

Will certainly try out these Basra date tarts .Dates with honey yogurt seems to be an irresisitble combination. Please do come with more date wonders
Posted on: 18 August 2009 - 1:49pm
aparna.priya profile page

aparna.priya says :

Interesting history! You have correlated the history and recipe very beautifully...I would love to try this in near future :)
Posted on: 18 August 2009 - 5:23am
tanya3286 profile page

tanya3286 says :

The history of this little date tart sounds amazing and fairytale like.. we often have fresh dates at our place. I will definitely give these a try once I get the next batch... looks lovely :)
Posted on: 18 August 2009 - 2:43am
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