Coconut Dates (Tumr Bel Nargine)

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[edit] Description

This recipe is for 2 cups.

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb soft date (for mixing)
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• 2 cup grated coconut
• 6 tbl butter
• 3/4 lb almonds
• 1/2 cup water

[edit] Directions

1. Blanch, peel and then fry the almonds in oil until golden brown, place on paper towels to drain.
2. In a pan, melt the butter, add pitted dates and stir well over low heat; dates should not stick to the sides of the pan.
3. Remove from stove top; add the cardamom and leave to cool.
4. Take small piece of date dough, place an almond in the center and roll into a finger shape.
5. Repeat using all of the date dough.
6. Roll each date finger in the coconut and arrange on a serving dish.