Indian dates recipes

 There are 8 Indian recipes made with dates-sweet, chutneys, drinks, and snacks

Khajoor Barfi (Dates Barfi) – Sweet

Sweets made with dates, nuts, and cardamom-a sugar-free and healthy dessert.

Ingredients

1 cup dates (pitted and chopped)
1/2 cup mixed nuts-almonds, cashews, and pistachios
1 tbsp ghee
1/2 tsp cardamom powder

Method

Heat ghee in a pan, add chopped dates, and mash them.
Add crushed nuts and cardamom powder. Mix well.
Shape into a roll, wrap in foil, and refrigerate for an hour.
Cut into barfi pieces and serve.

Dates Tamarind Chutney- Side Dish

A tangy-sweet chutney for chaats, samosas, or snacks.

Ingredients

1/2 cup dates (pitted)
1/4 cup tamarind pulp
1/2 cup jaggery
1 tsp roasted cumin powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red chili powder

Method

Boil dates and tamarind in 1 cup water until soft.
Blend with some water into a smooth paste.
Add jaggery, spices, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Cool and jar.

Dates and Nuts Ladoo-Healthy Snack

Nutritious Power Balls by way of dates and nuts.

Ingredients

1 cup dates (chopped)
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup cashews
1 tbsp ghee
1/2 tsp cardamom powder

Method

Dry roast almonds and cashews. Grind coarsely.
Heat ghee in a pan, add dates, and mash.
Mix in the nuts and cardamom powder.
Shape into small ladoos and enjoy.

Khajoor Halwa-Dessert

A rich, aromatic Indian halwa using dates.

Ingredients

1 cup dates chopped
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup ghee
1/4 cup nuts
1/2 tsp cardamom powder

Method

Soak dates in warm milk and blend to a paste.
Heat ghee in a pan, add the paste, and cook until thick.
Add nuts and cardamom powder.
Continue cooking until halwa leaves sides of the pan.

Dates Milkshake- Beverage

A mildly creamy, naturally sweetened milk shake.

Ingredients

1 cup milk (chilled)
6-8 dates (pitted)
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
3-4 almond optional

Method

Soak dates in warm milk for 10 minutes.
Blend milk and almonds until a nice smooth mix is formed.
Serve chilled.

Dates with Jaggery Kheer-Festive Dish

Traditional Indian pudding inspired by natural sweeteners.

Ingredients

1/2 cup dates (chopped)
1/2 liter milk
1/4 cup jaggery
2 tbsp rice (soaked)
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
Nuts for garnish

Method

Boil milk and add soaked rice. Cook until soft.
Add dates and jaggery and stir well.
Add cardamom and garnish with nuts.

Dates Pickle-Spicy and Tangy

A unique spicy, sweet pickle in South Indian style.

Ingredients

1 cup dates chopped
2 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste

Procedure

Heat oil and add mustard seeds.
Add dates followed by turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
Pour vinegar and mix well.
Let it stay in a jar for a week before eating.

Stuffed Dates with Coconut and Nuts-Sweet Snack

A simply delicious snack.

Ingredients

10 dates (pitted)
1/4 cup grated coconut
2 tbsp chopped nuts
1/2 tsp cardamom powder

Method

Mix coconut, nuts, and cardamom powder.
Stuff into the dates.
Given as a quick healthy dessert.