Dates Halwa (Klecha)
Pairing fried eggplant with yogurt and garlic is one of the favorite ways of serving eggplant in Iraq. It is a simple and beautiful dish, great for hot summer days.
Ingredients:
8 oz |
Pitted dates finely chopped |
2 oz |
Chopped walnuts |
2 oz |
Chopped almonds |
1/4 tsp |
Ground cinnamon |
1/4 tsp |
Ground allspice |
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Icing sugar for dusting |
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Method:
Mix the dates, nuts and spices in a bowl, using your hands to work the ingredients together. Dust a work surface with icing sugar, and roll out the halwa to about 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into squares and sprinkle with icing sugar. |
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