SPICED DATE TRUFFLES

Ingredients

1. Good quality dates ( seeded and halved)- 10 to 15 nos
2. Olive oil-1 tsp
3. Sweetened Cocoa Powder- 1 tbsp
4. Salt-a pinch

For dusting

1. Roasted Almonds-1 tbsp
2. Roasted Pistachios-1 tbsp
3. Roasted cashew nuts-1 tbsp
4. Cardamom pods- 2 to 3 nos
5. Nutmeg powder-1/8 tsp
6. Turmeric powder- 1 pinch( optional)
7. Raw Sugar-1 1/2 to 2 tbsp

Method

• In a blender  place all the ingredients for dusting, and pulse to form a coarse powder.Pour this into a shallow dish and keep aside.
• Process dates,olive oil,cocoa powder and salt together to form a smooth paste.
• Divide and shape this into even sized balls and roll this in the powdered nuts and spices until completely coated,store in an airtight container.