Dates and Fig Nuts Roll
This Dates figs nuts roll is a healthly dessert that is nutritious in every bite. With no added sugar it has the right sweetness and perfect crunchiness.
Equipment
- Medium Pan
- Parchment Paper (optional)
- Food Processer/Blender
Ingredients
To Grind
- 250 gms Medjool Dates
- 150 gms Dry Figs
To dry roast
- 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds (optional) for garnish only
- 70 gms Almonds
- 70 gms Walnuts
- 70 gms Cashews
To Cook
- 2 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter)
For Flavor
- 4 Cardmom (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- De seed dates and chop them into small pieces if using softer (medjool dates), if dates are hard soak them in hot water for 30 mins. Drain and blend to a smooth paste.Soak dry figs in hot water for 30 mins till soft.Drain and blend to a smooth paste.
Dry Roast Nuts
- Take a meduim pan dry roast poopy seeds to golden brown.Dry roast all the nuts seperately till slightly brown and when cool chop them into tiny pieces They should be coarse not powdered.or pulse them in a food processor.
Cook
- In the same pan add ghee and cook the dates and fig paste till combined. Press with spoon or spatulla to combine.Cook for 10-12 mins till the paste is dark brown in color.The sugar in the dates carmalizes.Add Cardmom powder and turn of the heat and set aside to cool.
To make a Roll
- In a bowl add 1/3 dates paste and mix to the coarse nuts and shape it into a cylinder by pressing and roll to avoid any air bubbles.
- On a parchment paper or clean counter spread the rest of the date mixture enough to cover the nut roll.Place the nut roll on the center and cover it completely.
- Shape it into a cylinder by rolling and pressing.Sprinkle poppy seeds and roll to cover completely.
- Roll tightly on parchement paper or cling wrap and refrigerate for atleast 4-5 hrs preferbaly overnight.Slice the roll in 1 inch wide pieces or as desired. Serve accordingly.