Description Edit

Coconut dates

• This recipe is for 2 cups.
• diabets

Ingredients Edit

• 1½ lb soft date (for mixing)
• ½ tsp cardamom
• 2 cup grated coconut
• 6 tbsp butter
• ¾ lb almonds
• ½ cup water

Directions Edit

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.