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Khajur burfi, or khajur roll, is a healthy sugar free dessert with dates, almonds and other nuts. These sweet rolls loaded with dates and dry fruits are a quick fix for your cravings.
Coarsely ground dates are cooked with almonds, cashews and pistachios roasted in ghee, coconut and roasted poppy seeds, shaped into rolls, coated in poppy seeds and pistachios, set in the fridge and cut into slices.
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Why you will love this khajur burfi
- Sugar free: no sugar in the recipe.
- Loaded with dry fruits: almonds, cashews and pistachios.
- A quick fix: for your cravings.
- Rolls: set in the fridge and sliced.
Ingredient notes
- Dates: 500 g seedless, coarsely ground.
- Dry fruits: 1/2 cup each of chopped almonds, cashews and pistachios.
- Coconut: 1/2 cup grated, optional.
- Poppy seeds: 2 tbsp, roasted. Keep a spoonful for the coating.
Khajur Burfi Recipe
Sugar free khajur burfi: coarsely ground dates cooked with roasted almonds, cashews, pistachios, coconut and poppy seeds, rolled in poppy seeds and pistachios, set and sliced.
Ingredients
- 500 g seedless dates (khajur)
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup cashews, chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated coconut (optional)
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds (khas khas)
Instructions
- Grind the dates. Coarsely grind the dates. Once you get the texture you want, set them aside.
- Roast the poppy seeds. Heat a pan and roast the poppy seeds on a low to medium flame for a minute and a half. Take them out onto a plate.
- Roast the dry fruits. Reheat the pan and add the ghee. Add the chopped almonds, cashews and pistachios and mix well. Roast on a medium flame for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously so they do not burn.
- Add coconut. Add the grated coconut to the dry fruits, lower the flame and let it cook well.
- Add dates. Add the roasted poppy seeds, keeping a spoonful aside for the coating, then add the ground dates.
- Cook. Mix well on a low flame. The mixture is dense and takes time to mix. Then cook on a medium flame for exactly 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Shape. Transfer the mixture to a wide plate and let it cool for a bit. Shape it as you like; Siddhi shapes it into rolls.
- Coat. Place a sheet of aluminium foil and sprinkle poppy seeds and pistachios on it. Roll each khajur roll over it so the garnish sticks.
- Set. Wrap each roll in aluminium foil and set in the refrigerator for 2 to 2.5 hours.
- Slice. Unwrap the rolls on a chopping board and cut them into half inch pieces.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per recipe
Serving size1 serving (1/6 recipe)
| Nutrient | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 24 g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 7 g | 35% |
| Cholesterol 13 mg | 4% |
| Sodium 5 mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 73 g | 27% |
| Dietary Fibre 11 g | 39% |
| Total Sugars 55 g | |
| Protein 9 g | |
| Vitamin A 43 IU | |
| Vitamin C 1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium 122 mg | 9% |
| Iron 3 mg | 17% |
| Potassium 852 mg | 18% |
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Values are approximate and calculated from the ingredients listed. The actual amounts depend on the brands you use.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for khajur burfi
- Grind the dates coarsely, to the texture you want.
- Stir the dry fruits continuously while roasting so they do not burn.
- Cook the date mixture for exactly 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Keep a spoonful of roasted poppy seeds for the coating.
What to serve with Khajur Burfi
Slice the khajur rolls and serve them as a sugar free sweet. For more sweets with dates and dry fruits, try my Dry Fruits Ladoo, or a glass of Dry Fruit Milkshake.
Khajur Burfi FAQs
Is khajur burfi sugar free?
Yes. There is no sugar in the recipe.
Is the coconut necessary?
No. The 1/2 cup grated coconut is optional.
How long should the date mixture cook?
Exactly 3 to 4 minutes on a medium flame, after mixing it well on a low flame. Do not overcook it.
How long does it take to set?
Wrap the rolls in aluminium foil and set them in the refrigerator for 2 to 2.5 hours.
How thick should the slices be?
Cut the rolls into half inch pieces.
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