How long does Dry Fruit Roll take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Dry Fruit Roll serve?

8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Dry Fruit Roll vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Dry Fruit Roll?

½ cup Dates, 1 cup Dry Figs, 2 tbsp Pista, 2 tbsp Walnuts, 2 tbsp Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Almonds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Dry Fruit Roll?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Dry Fruit Roll?

About 151 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Dry Fruit Roll

Name: Dry Fruit Roll
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Pista, Chopped; 2 tbsp Walnuts, Chopped; 1 cup Dry Figs; 2 tbsp Cashew (half), Chopped; 2 tbsp Almonds, Chopped; ½ cup Dates; 3 tbsp Poppy Seeds; 1 tsp Ghee; 1 pinch Saffron; 2 tsp Ghee

Veg · Sweets & Desserts

Sweets & Desserts Jain Gluten-free

Total35 min

Prep25 min

Cook10 min

Serves8

Per serving151 cal

Spicenot spicy

Good for: Diwali, Raksha Bandhan

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8 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Dry fruit roll of fig and date paste cooked in ghee around saffron-toasted nuts, coated in poppy seeds. Makes 8 servings in 35 minutes plus chilling, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

9 items

Cooking for8 servings

Pista, Chopped2 tbsp
Walnuts, Chopped2 tbsp
Dry Figs1 cup
Cashew (half), Chopped2 tbsp
Almonds, Chopped2 tbsp
Dates½ cup
Poppy Seeds3 tbsp
Ghee3 tsp
Saffron1 pinch

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 8. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 8
Energy	151kcal	1208kcal
Protein	2.9g	23g
Carbohydrate	20g	162g
Fat	7.8g	62g
Fibre	3.7g	30g
Sugar	14g	114g

Method

1
Soak the figs in water for 15 minutes. Grind the figs and dates together into a slightly coarse paste.
Dry FigsDates
2
Place a pan on the stove. Over medium heat, add poppy seeds and toast for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Poppy Seeds
3
Heat ghee in the same pan and add the chopped nuts and saffron. Toast on medium heat until it turns aromatic and just starts to turn golden. Remove it into a bowl and let it cool.
PistaWalnutsCashew (half)AlmondsGheeSaffron
4
Add ghee into the same pan and add the dates and fig paste. Saute on medium heat until the moisture has evaporated, and it leaves the sides of the pan without sticking.
Ghee
5
Remove from the pan and allow to cool lightly, until you can handle it comfortably. Take 2 tbsp of this mixture and add it to the nuts mixture. Mix it to combine evenly.
6
Roll out the fig mixture lightly using your fingers or a rolling pin.
7
Add the nuts mixture in the centre and roll it into a log, pinching the edges slightly to seal it.
8
Slightly wet your hands and give the log a final roll. Then coat it with the poppy seeds. Refrigerate for 30 mins. Slice it and serve! You can store it at room temperature for a few days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Before you start

How long does Dry Fruit Roll take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Dry Fruit Roll serve?: 8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Dry Fruit Roll vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Dry Fruit Roll spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Dry Fruit Roll?: ½ cup Dates, 1 cup Dry Figs, 2 tbsp Pista, 2 tbsp Walnuts, 2 tbsp Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Almonds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Dry Fruit Roll?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Dry Fruit Roll?: About 151 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.