Sunday, December 23, 2012

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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