Dry Fruit Energy Balls recipe

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 small bowl (about 100 g) almonds
• 1 small bowl (about 100 g) cashew nuts
• 1 small bowl (about 100 g) walnuts
• 1/2 small bowl (about 50 g) black raisins
• 1/2 small bowl (about 50 g) pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 small bowl (about 50 g) melon seeds
• 1/2 small bowl (about 50 g) sesame seeds
• 1 plate (about 250 g) dates, seeds removed
• 1/2 plate (about 125 g) dried figs (injeer)
• Optional: a pinch of cardamom powder and a pinch of salt

Method

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan.
2. Add the almonds, cashew nuts, walnuts and black raisins. Cook on a low flame for 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Transfer the cooked mixture to a plate.
4. In the same pan, add the pumpkin seeds, melon seeds and sesame seeds. Mix well and fry for 1 minute.
5. In a separate pan, cook the dates and dried figs for 2 to 3 minutes to soften them.
6. Add the softened dates and figs to a grinder and grind them well.
7. In a large bowl, combine the ground dates and figs with the cooked nut and seed mixture. Mix well.
8. Use your hands to shape the mixture into small balls.

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