Khajoor Rolls

On to the Diwali sweets! This recipe is for Khajoor (dates) Rolls with nuts. Dates and nuts always make a great combination and provide tremendous amount of nutritious value. While considered a dessert, these rolls are not overly sweet and can also be eaten as a snack. During Diwali, I usually make a roll to add variety to the other snacks and sweets. I just love Diwali as it brings lots of happiness!

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serving: 4 (32 pieces)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped pitted dates (khajoor)
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped pistachios
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped almond
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnut
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped cashew
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 1 tablespoon condensed milk (optional)
• Approximately 3 tablespoons Almond, pistachio and coconut powder (to coat the roll)

Directions:

1. Heat ghee in a pan, add dates, and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Mash the dates a little bit using a potato masher
2. Add chopped nuts, and continue to saute for 2 to 3 minutes over low to medium heat. 
3. Add condensed milk (by adding it the texture of roll will be creamy and soft)
4. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes and then turn off the stove. 
5. Apply ghee on the palm of your hand and shape the mixture into a log. Make sure the log is tight and free of air bubbles
6. Coat the roll with pistachios, almond and coconut powder mixture, 
7. Cover the roll with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes
8. Take this roll out of the refrigerator and cut it up into 1/4" thick pieces
9. Khajoor rolls are ready to serve

Notes:

You can store it into air tight container up to 15 days. You can also mold this roll in any shape you like.