Indian style Date and Pistachio Rolls
These date rolls are the same home-style rolls that you probably grew up with your Mum making. At home, we would call them “Khajur Paak” in Gujarati. These are Indian style because they use ghee and you can incorporate some Indian flavours to them. For ease, sometimes we make our khajur barfi in the microwave but it is commonly prepared on the stovetop. These rolls are eggless as the sticky dates are enough to bind all of the ingredients. This date roll recipe is so easy to make and is quick too. It is made simply by heating chopped dates with a dash of ghee, adding nuts and then shaping the mixture into a log. Made with all natural ingredients and refined sugar free, it makes them the perfect treat for those with a sweet tooth and pretty enough to serve at a festive celebration.
Pistachio Date Rolls Ingredients
Dates – use good quality soft and plump dates for the best results. I went with medjool dates which are easily available. Get pitted dates to save time. Pistachios – I’ve gone for unsalted whole pistachios as they pair best with dates however, you can use other nuts of your choice. Ghee – you need a small amount of ghee, butter or coconut oil Desiccated coconut – for garnishing to make a coconut date roll Optional: Flavourings: cardamom powder – adds an Indian touch which is so yummy!
How to make Coconut Date Nut Rolls
Start by prepping the dates. Pit the dates if required and roughly chop by using a sharp knife or a quick blitz in the food processor. You may want to roast the nuts. Roast over low heat on a pan or use the microwave. In a heavy-based pan or kadai heat some ghee or coconut oil (if vegan) and add chopped dates and sauté dates for 3-4 minutes on medium heat or until the mixture is paste-like. Turn off the heat and add pistachio and combine well. Remove the mixture from the pan and let it cool until easy to handle – approximately the soft ball stage. Do not wait until the mixture is at room temperature or else it may become difficult to shape. Once the cooled date mixture is cool enough to handle with bare hands, make a long roll or log and cover with the plastic wrap or wax paper and leave it in the fridge for at least 1 hour. You could also freeze the logs. Then remove the cling film and coat them with desiccated coconut or poppy seeds and cut them into desired thickness.
Khajur Barfi Storage
In my experience, these date rolls will last for well over a month. We have technically not added any moisture to the recipe so there is no reason for them to spoil. All ingredients added are those that keep well in the cupboard for many months. However, you will notice that over time, they become harder and may taste stale. I would recommend consuming them within a month. Keep stored in an airtight container so that they retain their softness for as long as possible. I have not tried freezing this recipe
Other Date Recipes
Instant Pot Sheer Khurma – a specialty for Eid Vegan Mocha Chia Seed and Mixed Nuts Truffles Date and Cashew Chilli Bhajia Gujarati Date and Tamarind Chutney Sugar-free Cashew, Date and Yogurt Popsicles
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Note – this recipe was posted on our blog on 13th of January 2010 since I have updated the post with new helpful content and pictures.
