Afghan Ghunzakhi Khajoor | Traditional Afghan Sweet Recipe

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer a similar texture with less fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water provides a floral note at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

Soak dates in warm water for 15 minutes until softened.

Remove pits from the soaked dates and set aside.

Chop walnuts and almonds finely.

Mix chopped nuts with sugar, cardamom, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Stuff each date with the nut mixture, pressing gently to seal.

Melt butter in a pan over medium heat until bubbling.

Add stuffed dates to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally.

Drizzle with rose water and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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