Friday 2 May 2014

Dates syrup



Dates are rich in fibers, minerals and iron. I personally feel that it is better to eat dates as such instead of having it in syrup form. But there are some people who don't like eating dates at all but love dates syrup. This recipe is for them. 





This dates syrup can be used as an alternative for jam or even sugar. Also, it tastes yummy with milk.(I have heard that consuming milk with dates is not good because the calcium present in the milk will inhibit the absorption of iron. But not sure whether this is true!).


Dates syrup

Ingredients:


  • Dates :  250 gm (I used Lion dates.)
  • Water :  As required

Method:

  • Boil the dates in water for 5 minutes. The water level should be above the dates.
  • Let it remain in the hot water itself.

  • After 15 minutes, take it and grind it into a smooth paste.

  • Now filter it and keep the pulp aside. 
  • Again add  1/2 cup of water into the pulp and squeeze it well. Try to extract maximum contents from the pulp.

  • Filter it and pour this filtered water into a vessel.

  • Boil it on a medium flame till it turns into syrup form (just like honey).

  • When it reaches the right consistency remove from the stove .
  • Dates syrup is ready!
Note:


  • I got 130ml of syrup from 250 gm


Going to Kerala for a short vacation...will be back soon...till then bye!!!!!!!!

16 comments:

  1. Nice useful post remya.Happy holidays

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  2. i know we all go for the easy ones..a store bought one... you made it healthy and easy to make.. home fresh..

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  3. Homemade is the best! Lovely!

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  4. Healthy one..happy journey!!!

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  5. i always use dates instead of sugar in my sweet dishes, nice post.

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  6. I love dates and love the syrup too. Since I'm not into sweet stuffs, just a bit will be glory to my palate.

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  7. Lovely syrup. Yummy finger licking good syrup.

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  8. date syrup looks yummy....homemade surely is better than store brought..

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  9. Useful post...home made is always best

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  10. useful recipe... looks fantastic..

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  11. Nice recipe dear.. ll try it out soon

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  12. Nice recipe dear.. ll try it out soon

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  13. That's a cool recipe..good one

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  14. Simple, Easy and handy recipe I must say....

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