ReceptnaptárDate and nut ladoo (no added sugar)
Date and walnut ladoo is a modern, no-added-sugar take on Indian sweets: the dates act as natural sweetener and binder, the walnuts and almonds add crunch, and cardamom gives a warm fragrance. They are perfect for travel, snacking and gifts.
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Method
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- Toast the walnuts and almonds in a dry pan for 3–4 minutes, stirring, cool, then chop coarsely.
- Blitz the dates in a food processor into a sticky paste (if hard, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes first and drain).
- Add the nuts, coconut, cardamom, salt and ghee to the date paste.
- Work together with your hands until the mixture is uniform and easy to shape.
- With oiled hands, shape into 16 small balls.
- Roll in desiccated coconut and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Tips
- The dates should be soft; soak hard ones first.
- Toast the nuts, as this makes their flavour much more intense.
- The balls hold their shape well if you chill them for 20 minutes.
- Keeps in an airtight container for 2 weeks and freezes well.
Frequently asked questions
Is it sugar-free?
It has no added sugar; the dates contain natural sugar.
Can I use other nuts?
Yes, cashews, pistachios or sunflower seeds.
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