Imli Date Fudge Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup tamarind paste
- 1/2 cup jaggery, grated
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup ghee
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp salt

Special equipment needed:
- Food processor or blender
- 8-inch square baking dish
- Parchment paper

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a food processor or blender, pulse the dates until they form a paste.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the tamarind paste, jaggery, ghee, and water over medium heat until the jaggery has melted.
3. Add the date paste, cardamom powder, and salt to the saucepan and stir until well combined.
4. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 10-15 minutes.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped peanuts.
6. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and pour the mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
7. Allow the fudge to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
8. Once set, remove the fudge from the baking dish and cut into squares.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- Makes 16 squares

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 142
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Protein: 2g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 17g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Jaggery can be substituted with brown sugar or honey.
- Roasted peanuts can be substituted with any other nut or seed.

Variations:
- Add 1/4 cup of desiccated coconut to the mixture for a coconutty twist.
- Substitute the peanuts with pistachios for a different flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to stir the mixture constantly while cooking to prevent burning.
- If the mixture becomes too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Storage instructions:
- Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Reheating instructions:
- The fudge can be eaten cold or at room temperature.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the fudge on a platter with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts on top.

Garnishes:
- Chopped peanuts or pistachios

Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
- None

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the fudge is too soft, refrigerate for a longer period of time.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use clean utensils and equipment when making the fudge.

Food history:
- Imli Date Fudge is a traditional Indian sweet that is often served during festivals and celebrations.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, tangy, nutty

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the fudge as a dessert or snack.

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Region: Indian

Taste: Sweet, Tangy, Nutty, Caramel, Caramel-Like