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Healthy Diwali recipe: Date and walnut sweetmeat

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Written By: Admin | Updated : September 13, 2013 11:57 AM IST

date-walnutAs part of our series on healthy Diwali recipes, we present the date and walnut mithai. This fuss-free delicacy is not too high in calories as it is completely devoid of sugar. Instead dates have been added, as they contain plenty of fibre and natural sugar, while walnuts are rich in linoleic acid, which have been proven to be helpful to strengthen the arteries of the heart.

Preparation Time: a few mins

Cooking Time: Nil

Makes 8 pieces

Ingredients

Black seedless dates 1/2 cup

Roasted walnuts (akhrot) 2 tbsp

Cardamom (elaichi) powder 1/4 tsp

Method

  1. Knead the dates into smooth dough.
  2. Add the walnuts and cardamom powder and mix well.
  3. Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape into balls.
  4. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrient values per football

Amount

Carbohydrate

Energy

Protein

Fat

Fibre

13 gm.

3.6 gm.

39 kcal.

0.7 gm.

2.5 gm.

0.4 gm.

Here is the original recipe source: Date and walnut footballs by Tarla Dalal