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Date and Nut Slices
Tarla Dalal
05 November, 2018
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Easy, quick, irresistibly delicious – that describes the Date and Nut Slice best of all.
A mouth-watering combo of dates and condensed milk cooked in butter is further enhanced with a generous dose of mixed dried fruits, all of which is then prepared into handy-sized slices.
Store it in an airtight container, to enjoy anytime you wish. Put some in your kids’ snack box, or carry a few to office; you will love to bite into it any time of the day.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
2 Mins
Total Time
12 Mins
Makes
12 slices
Ingredients
For Date and Nut Slices Recipe
3/4 cup chopped black seedless dates
3/4 cup chopped dried fruits
1 tsp butter
2 tbsp condensed milk
5 to 8 saffron (kesar) strands
a pinch of cardamom (elaichi) powder
butter for greasing
Method
For date and nut slices recipe
- Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the condensed milk and dates, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Remove the mixture into a deep bowl, add the dry fruits, saffron and cardamom powder and mix very well.
- Take a foil on a clean, dry surface and grease it with little butter.
- Place the mixture on one end of the foil to form a cylindrical roll.
- Roll it tightly and seal the edges. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the foil, cut into 12 mm. (1/2”) slices.
- Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container and use as required.
Date and Nut Slices recipe with step by step photos
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- Q. How long can date and nut slices be stored I want to send it to my son who stays in a hostel? A. Hi, it will stay good for a week.. make sure to store date and nut slices in an air-tight container.
- Q. Can i use ghee instead of butter in date and nut slices. A. Hi, yes you can use ghee in date and nut slices.
- Q. What are dried fruits in date and nut slices ? A. They are nuts. See here for explanation of what are dried fruits? Dried fruits are basically a mix combo of cashew, almond, walnuts, pistachio etc.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 63 cal |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 3.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.6 mg |
| Sodium | 4.3 mg |
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shreya_the foodie
June 28, 2021, 6:22 a.m.
This is a nice healthy bar of dates and mixed nuts flavored with condensed milk and coated with icing sugar. My elder daughter loved it and i can keep eating it. Much healthier than other bars and its home made and fresh.
neha
Sept. 8, 2020, 6:12 p.m.
Can I use ghee instead of butter?
Tarla Dalal
Sept. 8, 2020, 6:12 p.m.
Hi, Yes you can use ghee.
Pratichee
April 21, 2020, 10:38 p.m.
How long it can be stored I want to send it to my son who stays in a hostel
Tarla Dalal
April 21, 2020, 10:38 p.m.
Hi, It will stay good for a week.. make sure to store it in an air-tight container.
Sa88lly
July 31, 2018, 9:45 a.m.
You didn''t list nuts in the recipe: how much?
Archana M
July 10, 2018, 3:51 p.m.
crunchy nuts with natural sweet of the dates, makes the it very healthy, and good option for growing kids. I make this often and store it in fridge.
Aaditi
April 15, 2016, 2:23 p.m.
When to use icing sugar? It''s not mentioned anywhere in the recipe.
Judi
Feb. 27, 2016, 10:26 a.m.
The ingredients list and method do not mention nuts. Is the condensed milk from a tin?
Deeptins
Oct. 7, 2015, 5:26 p.m.
do we hv any substitute for condensed milk
