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Dry Fruit Energy Balls recipe

Healthy, no added sugar dry fruit energy balls (dry fruit laddu) made with nuts, seeds, dates and figs.

Dry Fruit Energy Balls recipe photoWatch the video · 2:29
Ready inabout 20 minutesKeeps2 weeks

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.
Good to know: Chop the nuts coarsely for a crunchy texture. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. The sweetness comes from dates and figs only, with no sugar or jaggery added.

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