Date and Almond Balls

Makes 16 Balls

• 1 1/2 cups chopped black seedless dates (khajur)
• 2 tsp ghee
• 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds (badam)
• 1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
• dessicated coconut for rolling

1. Heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the dates and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
2. Add the almonds, cardamom powder and mix well.
3. Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions and shape each portion into round balls.
4. Roll them in dessicated coconut till they are evenly coated from all the sides.

How to pack
Cool completely and pack in a tiffin box.