Make a Sweet without sugar/jaggery…a delicacy with rich ingredients by using dry fruits
Dry fruits are known as super foods …Rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre, dry fruits make for a delicious and healthy snack. Consumption of dry fruits enhances energy and stamina; Almonds are rich in anti-oxidants and have zero cholesterol. besides being great for hair, skin and teeth. Cashews: a rich source of vitamins E and B6. Pistachios: help in lowering bad cholesterol level. They also help prevent diabetes and boost immunity. and prevent lifestyle diseases such as cholesterol and diabetes. Dates: rich in vitamins, proteins, minerals and natural sugar and is believed to provide relief from constipation, apart from treating anaemia. Figs also have anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it ideal to alleviate pain and recover from muscular fatigue after a competition or intense workout. Figs are rich in calcium – 35mg /100 grams of fresh figs and 162 mg/100 grams of dried figs. Calcium is vital for the health and development of your muscles and bones. There isn’t any other fruit that contains this level of calcium. For that reason, eating figs is highly beneficial for preventing injuries or fractures
1/3ofcup not more than 20 -28 gms mixed nuts is required by an adult on a daily basis.
Nuts are great source of protein and iron especially if you are a vegetarian. Dry Fruits are also rich source of Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Protein, Riboflavin, Vitamin A-C-E-K-B6 and Zinc. This means healthy bones, muscles, nerves, teeth and skin. This also means protection from anaemia, heart diseases, high cholesterol, strengthening of immune system and much more.
INGREDIENTS
100 grams figs (soaked)
50 grams almonds (1/2 dry & 1/2 soaked)
15 cashews (soaked)
15 Pistachios
2 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
4-5 dates (optional – soaked)
How to Make:
1. Make a paste of soaked figs & dates & cook it till it is free from water content
2. Dry roast almonds & chia seeds
3. Make paste of remaining almonds & cashews
4. make a dough of fig paste & roll it
5. make a dough of cashew paste, fill with pistachios & roll it
6. Fill cashew paste inside fig paste & roll it
7. Refrigerate for 2 hours & cut into pieces
