Thursday, May 7, 2015

Date and Walnut Balls (Healthy Heart Recipe) by Tarla Dalal



Date and Walnut Balls

Ever yearned for a mithai that is fuss-free yet irresistibly tasty? Well, here is your wish come true. All it takes to make these Date and Walnut Balls is chop, mix and shape, yet it is so good. Thanks to sweet and sticky dates, this sweet requires no sugar, which means it is not too high on calories. On the other hand, it tops the charts on nutritional aspects. Dates are rich in fibre, antioxidants and natural sugar, while also being a wonderful source of potassium, which keeps blood pressure in check. Walnuts, which are ably teamed with the dates here, are rich in omega 3 fatty acids and arginine. These ensure proper blood flow to the heart and keep the heart’s lining healthy.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes.
Cooking Time: Nil.
Makes 8 balls.

½ cup finely chopped seedless black dates
2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts (akhrot)
¼ tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder

1. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well till the mixture binds well like a dough.
2. Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape each portion into a round ball. Serve immediately or store refrigerated in an air-tight container and serve it within 3 to 4 days.

Nutritive values per ball
Energy: 39 kcal
Protein: 0.7 gm
Carbohydrates: 3.6 gm
Fat: 2.5 gm.
Fibre: 0.8 gm

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