4 delicious ways to use dates this Ramazan

Dates can be used to make a variety of scrumptious desserts, appetizers as well as sauces

With the month of Ramazan just a day away, of course we’re thinking dates - the much-loved, widely consumed staple for a fasting person.

Highly nutritious and filling, dates are found on every table during Ramazan. One of the most revered staples of the month, they are very versatile and can be used to make a variety of scrumptious desserts, appetizers as well as sauces.

While we will continue to enjoy them whole, here are some delicious ways to use dates this Ramazan.

Peanut butter, banana and date sandwiches

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Make these with whole meal bread and you will have a delicious and wholesome meal for Sehri. Of course you can ‘desify’ it and couple it with Lassi. This recipe calls for pitted dates and peanut butter along with bananas and honey. If you really can’t resist, you may use Nutella instead of honey but remember the point is to eat healthy.



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Roast chicken with dates, olives and capers

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This recipe makes a delicious roast chicken. The dates give it a rich sweet taste which is balanced beautifully with the capers and olives. This recipe is perfect for an Iftar when you invite guests over. It is easy to make and can feed a number of people. Pair it with rice or cous cous.

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Saffron, date and almond rice



For lovers of rice and dates, this is the perfect recipe. The rice are fragrant and flavoursome and would go well with most of our favourite curries.



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Mascarpone stuffed dates 

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This recipe serves dates how we like them best; bite size. The dates are stuffed with lusciously light mascarpone cheese and dusted with unsweetened cocoa. The bitter-sweet contrast in flavour is a delight for the taste buds.

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