Khajur Rolls / Date and Nut Rolls
These Khajur Rolls (Date and Nut Rolls) are a simple, traditional Indian sweet made with naturally sweet dates and roasted nuts. This recipe comes together easily with minimal cooking, requires no refined sugar, and is shaped into neat rolls that slice beautifully. Perfect for festivals, gifting, or healthy snacking, these rolls are wholesome and flavorful, and store well in the refrigerator.
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee
- 350 g pitted dates (roughly chopped)
- 50 g chopped almonds
- 50 g chopped pecans or walnuts
- 50 g chopped cashews
- 50 g chopped pistachios
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Coating
- 2 tablespoon Crushed pistachios or as required
Instructions
- Heat ½ tablespoon of coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, then add chopped pecans, almonds, cashews, and pistachios. Roast on low to medium heat for 6-8 minutes until lightly golden, stirring continuously. Remove the nuts from the pan and set aside.
- Now, in the same pan, heat the remaining ½ tablespoon of coconut oil and add chopped dates. Sauté over low to medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until the dates form a paste-like consistency.
- Add roasted nuts, cardamom, and nutmeg. Mix well and cook for another minute.
- Turn off the heat and transfer the mixture to a plate. Allow it to cool down slightly.
- Divide the mixture into two parts. Grease your palms with coconut oil or ghee and shape each part of the mixture into a log by pressing it between your palms.
- Coat the logs with crushed pistachios, wrap them in parchment paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about an hour to firm up.
- Then remove the wrap or paper, slice the log to the desired thickness, and enjoy!
Storing Suggestions
- Room Temperature: Store the Khajur Rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for a week in a cool place.
- Refrigerator: These rolls will stay in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. So, to keep the date and nut rolls fresher for longer, I highly recommend refrigerating them.
- Freezer: They also freeze well for upto 2 months. Wrap them tightly and place them in a freezer container or bag. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Roasting the Nuts: Use raw and unsalted nuts. Gently toast the nuts on low heat to avoid bitterness and ensure even browning.
- Dates: The dates should be soft and sticky; this helps bind the rolls without extra fat. I have used Madjool dates, which are naturally soft and juicy. But if your dates are dry, hydrate them by soaking in hot water for at least 15-20 minutes.
- Ratio: Follow the dates-to-nuts ratio as per the recipe. Adding too many nuts will make it difficult to shape the date mixture into a log, as it will become crumbly.
- Slicing the Rolls: Use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts for neat slices.
Nutrition (Approximate Values)
Calories : 114kcalCarbohydrates : 16gProtein : 2gFat : 6gSaturated Fat : 1gPolyunsaturated Fat : 1gMonounsaturated Fat : 3gTrans Fat : 0.001gSodium : 1mgPotassium : 193mgFiber : 2gSugar : 12gVitamin A : 34IUVitamin C : 0.1mgCalcium : 24mgIron : 1mg
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