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Sweet and chewy, with plenty of texture from a variety of mixed nuts, these quick and easy date slices are perfect for iftar during Ramadan.
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The Ramadan Cookbook
80 recipes for celebrating Ramadan and beyond
From filling ideas for suhoor to satisfying dishes for iftar
An essential resource for anyone observing Ramadan
Available to download for just 99p for a limited time only, for UK customers.
Start your day with these delicious, nutritious slices. Perfect for Ramadan, for suhoor or iftar, they are rich in vitamins and minerals and packed with lots of energy. These will help suppress sugar cravings and you control your appetite through the day.
| 50g | butter |
| 250g | pitted dates, finely chopped |
| 50g | granulated sugar |
| 20g | chopped pistachios |
| 20g | chopped almonds |
| 20g | chopped cashews |
| 50g | Marie biscuits or digestive biscuits, broken into pieces |
| sesame seeds, for sprinkling |
You will need: baking paper.
Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes. Chill: 1 hour.
Melt the butter in a saucepan on a low heat and add the dates and sugar. Cook until the dates soften and start to look mushy. This will take 8–10 minutes. Add the chopped nuts and biscuits and stir everything together.
Take a sheet of baking paper and lay out flat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and place the date mixture on top. Roll into a log shape, using the paper to help make a tight roll. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour until firm, then cut into 1cm slices. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2–3 weeks.
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From filling ideas for suhoor, to satisfying dishes for iftar The Ramadan Cookbook, from award-winning food blogger Anisa Karolia, is the ultimate guide to cooking during the annual month of fasting observed throughout the Muslim world.
Available to download for just 99p for a limited time only, for UK customers.
The Ramadan Cookbook
80 recipes for celebrating Ramadan and beyond
From filling ideas for suhoor to satisfying dishes for iftar
An essential resource for anyone observing Ramadan
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