These "Khatte Mitta kurmure"(Sour Sweet Crunchy) treats from Jugalbandi are so wonderfully delicious, an easy treat to try and taste for T&T:Jugalbandi event hosted by Zu.
The super sweet taste of dates marries well with sour tamarind,toasted nuts give an appealing texture.
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Ingredients Needed
8 deeseeded dates (I'm using the Medjool(big size) variety imported from Saudi,stocked up for Ramadan)
1 tablespoon chopped tamarind(I didn't find the sweet kind),Soaked in cold water for 10 minutes or 1/2 cup sweet tamarind
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1/4 cup toasted coarsely processed Almonds or Pecans or Walnuts
pinch of salt.
Method
Pat dry the soaked tamarind. Process in food processor along with chopped dates(you could use a mortar and pestle as in the original recipe).Blend in all the spices.
Transfer the mixture in a bowl and mix in half of the nuts. Spread the remaining nuts on a plate.
Slightly grease your hand with oil and make walnut sized balls. Roll them in the coarsely processed nuts and serve.
8 deeseeded dates (I'm using the Medjool(big size) variety imported from Saudi,stocked up for Ramadan)
1 tablespoon chopped tamarind(I didn't find the sweet kind),Soaked in cold water for 10 minutes or 1/2 cup sweet tamarind
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1/4 cup toasted coarsely processed Almonds or Pecans or Walnuts
pinch of salt.
Method
Pat dry the soaked tamarind. Process in food processor along with chopped dates(you could use a mortar and pestle as in the original recipe).Blend in all the spices.
Transfer the mixture in a bowl and mix in half of the nuts. Spread the remaining nuts on a plate.
Slightly grease your hand with oil and make walnut sized balls. Roll them in the coarsely processed nuts and serve.
Date Fruit Nutrition Facts
fresh dates are a premium source of vitamin C and energy. They are fat free, cholesterol free, and are a good source of fiber.Good source of Vitamin A, . Dates also contain Vitamin A,A1, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6,C ,lutein + zeaxanthin,Vitamin B-complex , folate and more than 20 different amino acids, helping us digest and assimilate carbohydrates easier and control blood sugar levels and fatty acids content in our bodies. The selenium lowers the risk of cancer and heart diseases, as well as helps us keep our immune systems healthy. As a single date contains around 23 calories, this very low calorie count and the huge amount of healthy substances in dates make them one of the best nutrition sources.
Friendship Blend Award
EC and Dershana have served me the Friendship Blend(Trust,Kindness,Honesty,Caring). Thanks ladies:)
I'd like to serve it hot to Mona, Suma,Nidhi,Zainab & Meedo and Lubna . Enjoy:) !!
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