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SPICED DATE TRUFFLES

Ingredients

  1. Good quality dates ( seeded and halved)- 10 to 15 nos
  2. Olive oil-1 tsp
  3. Sweetened Cocoa Powder- 1 tbsp
  4. Salt-a pinch

For dusting

  1. Roasted Almonds-1 tbsp
  2. Roasted Pistachios-1 tbsp
  3. Roasted cashew nuts-1 tbsp
  4. Cardamom pods- 2 to 3 nos
  5. Nutmeg powder-1/8 tsp
  6. Turmeric powder- 1 pinch( optional)
  7. Raw Sugar-1 1/2 to 2 tbsp

Method

  • In a blender  place all the ingredients for dusting, and pulse to form a coarse powder.Pour this into a shallow dish and keep aside.
  • Process dates,olive oil,cocoa powder and salt together to form a smooth paste.
  • Divide and shape this into even sized balls and roll this in the powdered nuts and spices until completely coated,store in an airtight container.

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4 Comments

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    great-secret-of-life
    December 24, 2012 at 12:12 am

    So Yummy I cannot take my eyes off
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    virunthu unna vaanga
    December 24, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Its new to me and looks so yumm and inviting…
    KAJU FLOWER
    VIRUNTHU UNNA VAANGA

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    Manju
    December 27, 2012 at 8:46 am

    good lady..will try this

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    M D
    December 29, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Gosh! Those Date Truffles look totally gorgeous! Beautiful clicks!

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