Obnews Lifestyle Desk: The festival of Makar Sankranti is about to come. On this special occasion, something special is often prepared in homes. In such a situation, today we are going to tell you a tasty sweet dish. Which you can make at home.

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, you can make date barfi. Along with taste, it is very beneficial for health. Not only this, you can also taste it to the guests coming to your house on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. Let us know how to make it…

Ingredients for making date barfi

500 grams dates
1 cup milk
2-3 tbsp ghee
50 grams dry fruits (cashews, almonds, pistachios)
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
2 tbsp coconut (grated)

How to make date barfi

To make date barfi, first wash the dates and remove the seeds.
After this cut it into small pieces. Now grind the chopped dates in a mixer and make a smooth paste.
If the paste is thick then add a little more milk to it. Then heat ghee in a pan.
Now add date paste to it and cook well on low flame while stirring continuously.
Then when the paste starts thickening, add finely chopped dry fruits and cardamom powder to it.
Also mix coconut powder.
After this, when the mixture becomes thick and completely set, take it out in a plate and spread it with a spoon.
Now sprinkle coconut powder on top. Then let it cool completely.
Now just cut it as per your wish and enjoy.

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benefits of dates
Many nutrients are found in dates and it is also good for your heart health.
It also contains high amount of iron, which is also beneficial for the hair.
Besides, its consumption also improves hemoglobin level and reduces blood deficiency.
Dates are beneficial for sugar patients who have a craving for sweets.
Apart from this, dates contain good amount of magnesium and potassium which also increases memory power.