Date and Nuts Rolls/ Burfi

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These date and nut rolls are super delicious, healthy, and easy to make dessert. These are made with assorted nuts (I have used almonds, pecans, cashews, and pistachio) along with dates. These rolls are delectable and are a good source of protein, dietary fibers, and minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium etc. Nuts are rich in healthy fats and are considered essential for a healthy heart.

For binding the rolls and to add to the sweet flavor, I have added dates. Dates are rich in iron, dietary fibers, and antioxidants and are naturally sweet.

You can take nuts and dried fruits as per your taste and availability. Usually, it is easier to bind and shape the rolls if you take similar quantities of nuts and dried fruits, however, you can make changes as per your taste. I like to add more nuts and go easy on the dates.

These rolls are also healthy for diabetics as we haven’t added any additional sugar. It is super easy to make these rolls. Try this recipe and please do share your valuable comments. Happy cooking, Shuchi

Ingredients

• 1¼ cup assorted nuts (almonds, pecans, cashews, and pistachio)
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• ¼-½ cup desiccated coconut

Method of preparation:

1. Following picture shows the ingredients for date and nut rolls.

2. Heat a wok. Dry roast the nuts on medium to low heat for 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat and keep the nuts aside.

3. In the same wok add chopped dates. Dates will start melting in a couple of minutes. Cook for a couple of minutes on low heat.

4. Add nuts in the dates. Mix well. cook for a couple of minutes. Turn of the heat and wait for 5 minutes.

5. When the mixture is still warm, start making rolls. Roll it in desiccated coconut. Keep aside and let it cool.

6. Cut thin circles. Use a sharp knife to cut smooth circles. Delicious and healthy rolls are ready. You can store these rolls in a container on room temperature for a couple of weeks. No need to refrigerate.

1. You can also use some other dried fruits like cranberries, raisins, figs, etc
2. I also like to add chia seeds to add flavor and improve the healthy quotient. Chia seeds are rich in antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids.

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