Dates Burfi is a wholesome and delicious Indian sweet made without refined sugar. This millet-based dates burfi combines the natural sweetness of dates with nutrient-rich millet flakes and dry fruits like almonds, cashews, and pistachios.

Roasted ingredients are ground and blended with soft dates and ghee to create a rich, chewy texture. Flavored with cardamom and nutmeg, this burfi is both aromatic and satisfying.

Perfect for health-conscious individuals, festive occasions, and energy snacks, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with natural goodness.

Ingredients

• Dates (seedless) – 1 cup

• Finger millet (ragi) flakes – ½ cup

• Sorghum (jowar) flakes – ½ cup

• Almonds – ¼ cup

• Cashew nuts – ¼ cup

• Pistachios – 2 tablespoons

• Poppy seeds – 1 tablespoon

• Coconut powder – 2 tablespoons

• Cardamom powder – ½ teaspoon

• Nutmeg powder – a pinch

• Ghee – 2 tablespoons

Preparation Method

Step 1: Roasting

1. Dry roast finger millet flakes, sorghum flakes, almonds, cashew nuts, pistachios, and poppy seeds separately on low flame until aromatic.

Step 2: Grinding

2. Grind finger millet flakes, sorghum flakes, almonds, cashew nuts, and pistachios separately into a coarse powder.

3. Combine all the ground ingredients with coconut powder and cardamom powder.

Step 3: Prepare Dates Mixture

4. Deseed the dates (if not already seedless) and keep them ready.

5. Heat ghee in a pan.

6. Add nutmeg powder and dates.

7. Cook on low flame, mashing and stirring continuously.

Step 4: Mixing

8. Add the prepared millet and dry fruit powder mixture to the dates.

9. Mix thoroughly and cook for about 10–15 minutes until everything combines well into a thick mixture.

Step 5: Shaping

10. Transfer the mixture onto a greased surface or plate.

11. Shape into a cylindrical roll or flatten evenly like burfi.

12. Garnish with shredded pistachios and poppy seeds.

Step 6: Setting

13. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

14. Cut into pieces and serve chilled.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve as a healthy dessert

• Ideal for kids’ snacks

• Perfect for festive gifting

• Enjoy as an energy booster before workouts

Health Benefits

• Dates: Natural sweetener rich in iron and fiber

• Millet Flakes: High in minerals and digestion-friendly

• Nuts: Provide healthy fats and protein

• No Refined Sugar: Ideal for health-conscious diets

Tips for Best Results

• Use soft dates for easy mixing

• Roast ingredients evenly for better flavor

• Do not overcook the mixture

• Grease hands while shaping to avoid sticking

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