Homemade Date Balls
A home-style Kerala dish made with care and the kind of spice knowledge that comes from watching someone else cook it a hundred times. Each step matters, and the result is worth the effort.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- Dates (seadless) : 20 nos
- Coconut : 2 tsp — grated
- Wheat Flour : 5 tsp
- Egg : 1
- Sugar : 3 tsp
- Salt : a pinch
- Water : for kneading
Preparation
Step 1
In a mixer grinder, add dates together with grated coconut, and grind well.
Step 2
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Step 3
Get the wheat flour In a bowl, add egg, salt, sugar and water. Knead well to paste.
Step 4
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Step 5
Make small balls out of date-coconut mix.
Step 6
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Step 7
Dip these on the flour and fry in hot oil.
Step 8
Enter Step. Serve hot.
Tip
Grinding spices fresh makes a noticeable difference. Pre-ground powders lose their punch within weeks. Buy whole, toast lightly, and grind as you need.
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