3 Easy And Quick Dry Fruit Sweets Recipes

Here are three easy and quick dry fruit sweets recipes that you can prepare for your Holi get-together. You can shape them the way you wish to.

INGREDIENTS (1 CUP = 240 ML) 

Date Cashew Rolls

• ½cup milk
• 10-12dates/khajur chopped
• ½cup cashew powder + 1 tablespoon more for coating
• 1tablespoon milk powder
• 1teaspoon ghee

Coconut Dry Fruit Rolls

• 1teaspoon ghee
• ½cup desiccated coconut + 1 tablespoon more for coating
• ¼cup mixed chopped nuts
• 1tablespoon milk powder
• 1-2tablespoon honey adjust as per taste
• 1tablespoon milk

Chocolate Walnut Rolls

• 13-14chocolate chip biscuits powdered
• ¼cup walnuts chopped
• 1tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1tablespoon milk powder
• 1tablespoon melted butter
• ½ – 1teaspoon milk
• 2-3chocolate chip biscuits powdered – for coating

INSTRUCTIONS

Date Cashew Rolls

1. In a non-stick pan, combine milk and chopped dates. Cook on a medium flame and keep mashing dates with the help of a wooden spoon.
2. You will notice that the mixture will start getting thick and will form a thick paste. At this point, reduce the flame to low and add cashew powder and milk powder. Mix well and keep stirring till the mixture thickens.
3. Add ghee, mix and cook till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan. Keep stirring continuously on a low flame.
4. Remove from flame and let the mixture cool down completely.
5. Shape rolls from the mixture and roll them in cashew powder. You can even shape them into small round balls.
6. Keep refrigerated and enjoy.

Coconut Dry Fruit Rolls

1. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan and add desiccated coconut. Cook on a low flame for 1-2 minutes. Keep stirring.
2. Now add milk powder and mixed chopped nuts. We have used almonds and cashews. You can use any combination of your favourite nuts.
3. Stir for about a minute and add honey. Cook and stir for about a minute and then add milk. Check the sweetness level and adjust the quantity of honey. If you find the mixture too dry then add little milk gradually.
4. Cook till the mixture thickens and forms a lump.
5. Remove from flame and let the mixture cool down completely.
6. Shape rolls from the mixture and roll them in desiccated coconut. You can even shape them into small round balls.
7. Keep refrigerated and enjoy.

Chocolate Walnut Rolls

1. In a wide bowl, add powdered biscuits, cocoa powder, milk powder, chopped walnuts and melted butter.
2. Mix well with hands and form a dough-like lump adding milk gradually. Start with ½ teaspoon milk, then add more milk, if required.
3. Shape rolls from the mixture and roll them in biscuit powder. You can even shape them into small round balls.
4. Keep refrigerated and enjoy.

Source: vegetariantastebuds.com

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