Dates Figs & Nuts Roll | Vegan | Diabetic Friendly

Know What You Eat: Diabetic friendly, dried figs and dates can be used in a variety of dishes. Think of the mouth-watering desserts or drinks that can be made from dates and dried figs. Sorry for increasing your appetite, I myself couldn’t resist the thought.Apart from being rich in natural fibers, dates also comprise of a lot of other nutrients, like oil, calcium, sulfur, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, copper, magnesium, etc. In fact, it is said that one date is a minimum of a balanced and healthy diet Split chickpea a high protein content along with different nuts and flavorful coconut together makes this recipes naturally healthy, protein & fiber rich. Not to forget dates are good source of Iron too..Grab these flavorful lowfat, high protein, sugarfree vegan guilt free snack and feel fuller and faster.Sending it to Healthy Lunch Box Ideas Guest hosted by Arthi & started by Kalyani..

Recipe: Date Fig & Nuts Roll | Diabetic Friendly | Vegan 

Preparation time: 15 mins Cook time: 7 mins

Ingredients
2 C Dates, pitted
1/2 C Dry Figs,chopped
1/4 C Split Chickpea, roasted
1/4 C Mix Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios, Cashew)
1/4 C Desiccated Coconut
1 tsp Fresh Cardamom pwd
1 tsp Ghee (optional) (not for vegan version)

Directions

1.Microwave  diced figs, dates in a safe bowl, until  its done to soften figs so it works well in your food processor and also helps binding.
2. Coarsely ground roasted split-chickpea, and all the nuts, and keep it aside.

3. Churn dates & figs in the food processor first, as soon as it starts to form a lump, transfer it into a bowl. Now add cardamom powder, desiccated coconut,chickpea and nuts coarsely grounded powder .

4. Fold in everything like you make a dough and try to make a roll on your counter top,or using 2 ziplock bags, OR (non vegan version ) you can add 1 tsp of Ghee on your palm and rub it nice to make this roll..
3. Once the roll is made, put it in refrigerator for 15-20 mins, bring it out and then cut it into 1/4th inch or desired thickness. Enjoyy!!

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