Date Candy Made Easy To Chew For Mama Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Pitted dates | 500 Gram, cooked in microwave and mashed | |
| Mixed nuts | 1 Cup (16 tbs), coarsely ground (almonds, pistachio, cashew nuts) | |
| Cardamon | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Nutmeg powder | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Ghee | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Poppy seed | 2 Tablespoon (for decoration) (Optional) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 346 Calories from Fat 212
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24 g36.5%
Saturated Fat 11.2 g56.1%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 43.6 mg14.5%
Sodium 44.1 mg1.8%
Total Carbohydrates 34 g11.5%
Dietary Fiber 4.8 g19.3%
Sugars 27 g
Protein 4 g8.2%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 0.48%
Calcium 7.1% Iron 4.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a large pan, heat ghee and dates. Stir until paste.
2. In a food processor, add almonds, cashew nuts, pista and gently crush them.
3. Add in the nut mixture to the pan. Keep stirring until the candy reaches the right consistency. Add cardamon and nutmeg.
4. Turn of the heat and make rolls with the candy mixture.
5. Slice the rolls into small circles. Garnish with almonds and cashew nuts or poppy seeds.
SERVING
6. Serve the Date Candies with warm chocolate drink.
Editors Review
Candies bought from outside are high in calorie. Why not make at home with dates and nuts and serve as a surprise to everyone? The process to make it is simple with easily available ingredients from kitchen cabinet. You can try this once and forget store bought candies forever.
Chef
