Healthy Diwali recipe: Date and walnut sweetmeat

As 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 bee

By: Admin | | Updated: September 13, 2013 11:57 am

date-walnut As 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

Knead the dates into smooth dough.
Add the walnuts and cardamom powder and mix well.
Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape into balls.
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

Published: November 10, 2012 5:27 pm | Updated:September 13, 2013 11:57 am

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