We are all gearing up for Christmas and long holidays to celebrate the festivities.Gifts will be exchanged with family and friends during this festive occasion.If you are looking for last minute gift ideas then this recipe is perfect . It is quick and nutritious too. People will not mind spending on healthy ingredients. Check out this delicious Pistachio Coated Dry Fruits and seeds ball.
What is Christmas?
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.It is a time to exchange gifts and treat your family and friends. Homes are well decorated with Christmas tree and presents are wrapped and kept under the tree. Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas or simply Santa, is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behaved children on the night of Christmas Eve or during the early morning hours of Christmas Day.
What is this week’s Foodie Monday Bloghop Theme?
This week’s 225th # Foodiemonday # Bloghop theme #ChristmasTreats was suggested by our fellow blogger Mayuri dee who blogs at https://mayuris-jikoni.com/ . She is a humble person who is always ready to guide . She is such a wonderful collection of traditional Gujarati recipes and some amazing bakes as well. You need to check it out. I have bookmarked her Karela Nu Shaak recipe, Kansar recipe to name a few. I love the way she explains the recipe and weaves a wonderful write up sharing her memories of that recipe.
Recipe for Pistachio Coated Dryfruits and seeds Ball:
Ingredients:
400 Gms dry fruits and seeds Mix (Details in Notes)
180 Gms Shelled Pistachios
100 Gms Chocolate Raisin
2 Tbsp Choco Chips
2 Tbsp Ghee
Method:
Coarsely grind the shelled pistachios . Transfer it to a plate.
Grind the dry fruits and nuts mix to a fine powder.
Heat a wide bottom pan. Add ghee. Now add the ground dry fruit and nut mixture and keep the flame low.Ghee is fully absorbed in 1-2 minutes. Switch off the flame. Now add the chocolate raisin and choco chips. It will melt in the heat itself. Take the mixture and make small balls. Roll the balls in the coarse Pistachio powder. Repeat the process for the balance mixture.
Store them in an airtight container and gift them to your family and friends this christmas!!!
God bless us all!!!!!!!!!
Notes:
This dry fruit and seeds mixture consists of dried apricots,Pumpkin seeds,Sunflower seeds,Almonds,Dates,Cashews,Raisins, Hulled Buckweet,Walnuts, Hazelnuts, Dried Goji Berries,Sultanas, Dried Coconut pieces.
This will keep you energised .
These Balls are Nutritious
Dry fruits and seeds are used raw
You can avoid Chocolate if you want to have it on a regular basis.
You can replace normal chocolate with dark chocolate
No refined sugar is used. Sweetness is from Choco chip, chocolate raisins and dates.
Stays good in airtight container for a month provided you can resist eating them.
Such a wonderful recipe Preethi, perfect for gifting. Love how you’ve rolled it into pistachio powder to make it look more tempting and festive.A healthy treat to enjoy anytime of the year.
I love the green coating of these (almost so Indian) laddus – my elder one detests eating seeds, your idea is fabulous to make her eat this.. bookmared to try this truly nutrition packed bites
Pistachio coated dry fruits balls looks fabulous Preethi. Loved this wonderful recipe. Super healthy and super yummy treat. Perfect for Christmas gift. I will try it soon.
These energy balls looks very tempting with it’s color and texture. The way you used different nuts, dates is awesome. Adding choco chips in it – I loved it .
These are balls of bliss, indeed! Who wouldn’t like to grab a couple (or more!) of these beauties? 🙂
I love the various dried fruits and nuts you have included. Must be so nutritious and delicious.
Such a wonderful recipe Preethi, perfect for gifting. Love how you’ve rolled it into pistachio powder to make it look more tempting and festive.A healthy treat to enjoy anytime of the year.
I love the green coating of these (almost so Indian) laddus – my elder one detests eating seeds, your idea is fabulous to make her eat this.. bookmared to try this truly nutrition packed bites
Pistachio coated dry fruits balls looks fabulous Preethi. Loved this wonderful recipe. Super healthy and super yummy treat. Perfect for Christmas gift. I will try it soon.
Wow! These are definitely delicious balls of energy. I loved the mixture of dry fruits.
These pistachio and mixed nuts and seeds energy balls look so festive di ! Who can resist such healthy delectable treat ?
These energy balls looks very tempting with it’s color and texture. The way you used different nuts, dates is awesome. Adding choco chips in it – I loved it .
One of my favourites and you have done it so well, loving the generous pistachio topping
These nutritious ladoos look so inviting and super delicious.. coated with pistachios these look so beautiful and inviting.
Such a power packed snack. Who would not love to have these delicious ladoo. looks so inviting and tempting
I would love to have this anytime. So healthy and crunchy.