Oats & Date Balls

             Oats & Date Balls are very easy to make. They are healthy energy balls with the goodness of oats, dates and some fresh grated coconut. I also added some chopped pistachios, but you may add any other nuts if you like. It can be enjoyed as a quick breakfast on the go. It is also a perfect snack for weight watchers and ideal for youngsters.

        

                It is completely sugar free as it has only the natural sweetness of the dates. It can be made much in advance and stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for a couple of days. So check out a quick step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 1 cup oats
• 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
• 2 tbsp. chopped pistachios
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup date puree or as required

          Dry roast the oats and set aside to cool. Then grind into a powder form. 

          In a bowl, first mix together all the ingredients (except date puree). Then add the puree, little at a time and knead into a dough. 

          Cover and keep aside for 15 minutes. Divide into equal portions and shape them into balls. 

          Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and enjoy as a snack or for a quick breakfast on the go.

                                 First mix all the ingredients (except date puree).

                                 Then add puree, a little at a time & knead into a dough. 

                                  Cover & keep aside for 15 minutes.

                                  Divide into equal portions & shape them into balls. 

                 Store in air-tight container & enjoy as a snack or a quick breakfast on the go. 

Dates Paratha

          This is a healthy version of a paratha with the goodness of dates and whole wheat flour. Very easy and simple to make, it is completely sugar free. It can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, snack or as a lunch box meal too. I have added some sesame seeds for a slight crunch. But it is purely optional. 

          As dates contains many health benefits, it can be made good use of it by dishing out these shallow fried flat breads, Oil, ghee or butter may be used as per individual preference. Enjoy them hot just as it is, with a drizzle of some honey, date syrup or with some kheer / rabri. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 

• 12-15 dates, soaked for an hour and pitted
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• 1 tsp. ghee
• water to knead (opt)
• oil to shallow fry

          Blend the dates to a smooth paste by adding some water. Then mix with the remaining ingredients (except oil) and knead into a tight dough. Cover and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

          Divide the dough into equal portions. Roll out each portion into a disc and if you wish, you can give a proper round shape with the help of a cookie cutter.

          Heat a tawa / griddle and fry the parathas, one at a time, with a drizzle of some oil on both sides till light golden in colour. 

          Drain on a kitchen towel and enjoy them hot just as it is, with a drizzle of some honey, date syrup or with some kheer / rabri. 

                       Blend dates to a smooth paste by adding some water. Then mix with  
                       remaining ingredients (except oil) & knead into a tight dough. 

                                 Cover & keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

                                  Divide dough into equal portions. 

                    Roll out each portion into a disc or you can give a proper round shape 
                    with the help of any lid.

                   Heat a tawa & fry the parathas, one at a time, with a drizzle of some oil on 
                   both sides till light golden in colour. 

                                  Drain on a kitchen towel.

                   Enjoy them hot just as it is, with a drizzle of some honey, date syrup or with
                   some kheer / rabri.