Eethapazham Thenga Chammanthi/Dates Coconut Chammanthi/

I am part of the 'Muslim Food Bloggers' group on Facebook.A group with so many lovely ladies with the same Passion for cooking.To make the group more interesting ,a challenge has been put every month.The challenge started from last month but unfortunately I could not make it up last time,but thought somehow I should make it this time.If you all have read my last post you would know I am going through a low phase now a days.But somehow I didn't want to miss this again,so to be frank I didn't put much effort on this challenge.

Almond-Date Smoothie

We are flying to India tomorrow evening InShaAllah.Once when we finished booking our tickets I found there were only a very few days left to go and so much of work to finish starting from purchasing and packing to take to India which has no end till the very last moment. Then finishing off the things in the refrigerator and all that which gets spoiled within one month from the pantry,cleaning, washing and in between some cooking.But actually cooking has reduced a lot; There's only a lunch cooked and the same curry is taken for dinner with Kuboos ( there will be many frown faces at the dining table but no other alternative from my side hehe...)

Dates (Eethapazham) Fry

Ingredients
Dates                     12-15
Coconut grated       3/4 cup
Cashew nuts            30 g (as per taste)
APF/Maida             3/4 cup
Rice powder            1 tbsp
Salt                        to taste
Water                     3/4 cup + 2 tbsp(approx) 
Salt                        to taste
Oil                         to deep fry

 

Preparing Method
-Coarse grind the cashew nuts. 
-Remove the seeds of the dates and grind the dates along with the grated coconut little by little using the small jar of the mixi.
-Now mix this with the powdered cashew nut well till incorporated.Make small balls out of this.
-Heat oil in a wok.
- Meanwhile in a bowl mix both the flours along with the salt.Add water little by little and make a smooth batter.
-When the oil becomes hot, dip each ball in the batter and deep fry in the oil till golden brown.

-Remove the balls from oil using a slotted spoon and transfer onto a plate lined with tissue paper.

*Use good quality soft dates.It will be easy to grind.
*The batter should neither be too thick nor too thin.
*You can increase or decrease the amount of coconut and cashew nuts according to your taste.

                

Dates-Coconut Cake

This is an easy cake made with dates and coconut. It tastes more like a Burfi or Halwa.The recipe for this is:
Ingredients
Dates(chopped and pitted)    1 cup
Grated Coconut      3/4 cup
Eggs                4
Sugar               2 tsp + 4 tblsp
Milk powder     3 tblsp
Ghee               2 tsp

Preparation Method
-Heat a frying pan,add the grated coconut and 2 tsp sugar.Saute well for 1 or 2 minutes on low flame.Now add the chopped dates,saute and mix well.Off the flame and keep this aside.
-In a Mixie,blend together the eggs,4 tblsp sugar,milk powder for 2-3 minutes,till the sugar dissolves and along with milkpowder combines with the eggs.
-Pour this egg mixture into a bowl and add the dates coconut mix.
-With the help of a spoon mix both by stirring slowly.
-Heat a cake pan,add ghee and spread at the bottom and sides of the pan.
-Pour the egg-dates batter,cover and keep on low flame for 20 to 25 minutes,till done(insert a toothpick and check)
-Your cake is ready.

*If you feel the top part has to be done a little more,you may flip the cake and cook for 2 minutes.
*Use good quality soft Dates.