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Dates Dry Fruit Mithai

Cultural Context

Dates Dry Fruit Mithai is a traditional Indian sweet often prepared during festivals and celebrations. This dessert highlights the natural sweetness of dates combined with nutritious nuts, making it a popular choice for health-conscious individuals. In modern times, it has gained popularity beyond India, often enjoyed as a healthy snack or dessert in various cultures.

IndianUSdessert
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
500gms Seedless Soft Dates
½ cup Roasted Gram Flour
2 cups Fox Nuts/Makhana
½ cup Chopped Almonds
½ cup Chopped Cashews
¼ cup Walnuts
¼ cup Pistachios
3–4 tbsp Melon Seeds
3 tbsp Pumpkin Seeds
2 tbsp Flax Seeds
2 tbsp Sunflower Seeds
2 tbsp White Sesame Seeds
2 tbsp Poppy Seeds
½ cup Desiccated Coconut
3 tbsp Raisins
1 tsp Cardamom Powder
A pinch grated Nutmeg
7–8 tbsp Clarified Butter
2 tbsp Honey or Peanut Butter

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar texture.

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: raw nuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Raw nuts reduce added oils and sugars.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

milk powder

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: coconut flour

Almond flour offers a nutty flavor with lower carbs.

1

Combine seedless soft dates, roasted gram flour, and fox nuts in a bowl.

2

Add chopped almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios, melon seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, white sesame seeds, and poppy seeds to the mixture.

3

Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

4

Add desiccated coconut and raisins, and mix again.

5

In a separate pan, melt clarified butter and add it to the mixture.

6

Stir in cardamom powder and grated nutmeg, mixing thoroughly.

7

Press the mixture into a greased tray evenly.

8

Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set.

9

Cut into squares or desired shapes and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Dietary

vegangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Date SweetKhajoor MithaiDates Confectionery

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