Khajur Burfi Recipe | Khajur Rolls | Dates and Nuts Rolls | Sugar Free Khajur Ki Mithai

Khajur burfi or dates rolls are filled with dry fruits which are soft in texture and chewy in nature. They make a power-packed workout snack and perfect for those having sweet tooth and don't want to indulge in refined sugar-based desserts.

Khajur barfi is completely sugarless as dates are the source of sweetness in this burfi.

The best time of making this sweet is in winters, as dates and dry fruits keep the body warm. The rest of the time we should consume it in moderation as it can create heat in the body.

This burfi is very simple to make. Mixing all ingredients together forming a cylindrical shape or a log, set them for an hour and finally cut them in ½" thick pieces.

What is khajur (dates)

The date fruit is very nutritious and staple food of the middle east. It is cylindrical in shape, fleshy layer around a single seed. It contains 60-70 percent of sugar.

It is a great source of iron, adding dates in sweets make them sugar-free & guilt-free.

Khajur dry fruit benefits

Dates and dry fruits both are good for providing essential nutrients to our bodies. We should incorporate them into our daily routine.

The date is a good source of iron which is why this khajur burfi not only tastes great but also a healthy dessert option too. Dates n nuts rolls can be made for any festive occasions like Diwali Holi Eid or any time during the year.

Make them and serve after any meal or whenever you are craving for sweets.

Khajur rolls burfi is also known as "khajur barfi", "khajur burfi", "dates barfi", "khajur roll", "khajoor ki mithai", "khajoor roll", khajoor mithai", "khajoor barfi", "khajur mithai", "dates mithai", "date barfi", "date and nut roll", "khajur ki mithai", "khajoor ki barfi", "date burfi".

Why you will love khajur rolls

This dates burfi is sugar-free and sweetened with natural sugar coming from Medjool dates. Medjool dates are very soft in texture and easy to chop.

Nuts are a good source of fats, fiber, and protein. These are filled with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

Though nuts & dates contain healthy fat, consuming in moderation helps in weight loss with many health benefits.

Kids love khajur ki barfi is very much and eat lovingly. It is one of the best Indian dates dessert recipes which pleases a picky eater as well.

A sugar-free mithai is a great option for diabetes and for those who are calorie conscious but have sweet tooth. Khajur dry fruit barfi fits in both options very well.

Dates burfi is also great for nursing mothers as well. Traditionally Gond ke laddu is prepared for nursing mothers which helps in milk supply plus provides required energy and stamina to a new mother.

Dates rolls provide energy and helps in building up stamina. This is just another variation of homemade dry fruits laddu.

Ingredients

Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.

• Dates- Date is the hero ingredient of this burfi recipe. NOTE- I am using Medjool dates as they are very soft and easy to handle. If you do not have access to them, then feel free to use normal dates. Soak them in hot milk for 30 minutes.
• Dry fruits- Almonds, cashew, pistachio are the nuts used in this recipe. Do not restrict yourself from adding seeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds.
• Desiccated coconut- Coconut gives a nutty, chewy texture that comes from its flakes. Mixing up with dates & nuts, it tastes amazing.
• Ghee- I used ghee for roasting nuts. However, it is not mandatory. You can skip and make your vegan version of the dates burfi recipe.
• Cardamom powder- It gives a nice aroma to this nuts burfi.
• Poppy seeds- Khuskhus is used to coat the outer layer. It adds a nice flavor and crunch coming from tiny roasted seeds.

How to make date rolls (khajur rolls)

So let see how to make this delicious sugarless khajur burfi or dates n nuts rolls step by step.

Step-1 Chop nuts

First of all chop almond, cashew, and pistachio and keep it aside.

Step-2 Deseed dates and chop finely

Roughly chop the dates and discard their seeds. I am using Medjool dates, they are soft and having caramel sort of taste which makes this burfi tastier. You can coarsely grind them as well, but that makes a dough which is difficult to handle later while mixing in other dry fruits.

Step-3 dry roast poppy seeds

Dry roast poppy seeds and keep it ready.

Step-4 Roasting nuts in ghee

Now heat a nonstick pan on a medium-low flame and add ghee. Once it melts, add chopped dry fruits and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes. This will give a crunch to dry fruits.

Step-5 Add cardamom, coconut & chopped dates

To this add coconut powder, cardamom powder, and chopped dates. Mix well and saute for another 2-3 minutes.

After 2-3 minutes switch off the flame and let the mixture cool down.

Step-6 Make cylinder shape

When the mixture is cool enough to touch make a cylindrical shape by pressing with both hands.

Step-7 Coat the log with roasted poppy seeds

Coat this log with poppy seed so that it covers the whole cylinder shape of the mixture.

Now place this rolled burfi on cling film and wrap up tightly. Keep it in the fridge for an hour to set.

Step-8 Cut the nut roll

After an hour when the rolled burfi is set, take them out of the fridge. Cut them into ½" thick pieces.

Step-9 Serve & enjoy

Khajur burfi or dates burfi or dates n nuts rolls are ready to serve on festive occasions.

Variations

No-bake bate energy bars, Dry fruits laddu and oats laddu are other variations to make Indian dates recipes.

Khajur roll is kind of similar to khajur paak, the only difference is making date roll we do not need sugar syrup.

Serving suggestions

This khajur sweet recipe is so delicious that you can enjoy it after your meal.

Indian style date roll makes a great after school snacks for kids & toddlers. In breakfast you can easily serve this with a glass of milk.

Since we are using nuts which are a rich source of healthy fats, be mindful while consuming. If you are on weigh loss journey then keep a note of counting calories.

Storing suggestions

You can store them in an airtight container. They are good to keep at room temperature for 2 weeks.

Tips & FAQ's

1. You can add other dry fruits like apricot, walnut, chiroli as well. But this is the basic recipe which remains the same.
2. This sweet has a good shelf life. You can keep it without a fridge as well for 1 week.

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