Dates Barfi – No-Cook Indian Sweet with Dates & Nuts
A No-Cook Barfi That's Actually Good for You
This Dates Barfi is a no-cook, no-sugar Indian sweet that comes together in just 15 minutes. Made with Lion Dates' premium deseeded dates, milk powder, and nuts, it has the classic fudgy texture of barfi with none of the refined sugar. Perfect for Diwali, Eid, or any celebration!
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Set Time: 1 hour | Makes: 20–25 pieces
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Lion Qyno Deseeded Dates
- 1 cup milk powder
- ½ cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios), finely chopped
- 3 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 2 tbsp Lion Dates Paste
- Edible silver leaf (varak) for garnish (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Blend dates: Process deseeded dates and dates paste in a food processor until a smooth, sticky paste forms.
- Mix: In a bowl, combine the dates paste, milk powder, chopped nuts, ghee, and cardamom. Mix until a dough-like consistency forms.
- Press into tray: Grease a square tray with ghee. Press the mixture evenly into the tray to about 1 cm thickness.
- Garnish: Top with remaining chopped nuts and edible silver leaf if using.
- Set: Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.
- Cut & serve: Cut into diamond or square shapes and serve.
Nutritional Benefits
- 🍎 Dates – Natural iron, fibre, and antioxidants
- 🥛 Milk Powder – Calcium and protein
- 🌰 Mixed Nuts – Healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E
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Also try: Dates Ladoo | Dates Halwa
