Dry Fruits Recipes to Try This Monsoon Season

Trying out dry fruit recipes during the monsoon season is a delightful way to stay healthy and enjoy delicious treats. Here are some recipes that incorporate dry fruits, perfect for the rainy weather:

1. Dry Fruit Ladoo

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed dry fruits (almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts)
• 1 cup dates (pitted)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dried figs
• 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions:

1. Chop all dry fruits and dates into small pieces.
2. Heat ghee in a pan and lightly roast the dry fruits.
3. Add dates, raisins, and figs, cooking until soft.
4. Add cardamom powder and mix well.
5. Let it cool slightly, then shape into small balls.

2. Dry Fruit Chikki

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed dry fruits (chopped)
• 1 cup jaggery
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions:

1. Roast the dry fruits in a pan with a little ghee.
2. In another pan, melt jaggery until it becomes a thick syrup.
3. Mix the dry fruits into the jaggery syrup and stir quickly.
4. Spread the mixture on a greased plate and let it cool.
5. Cut into pieces once it hardens.

3. Dry Fruit Kheer

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rice
• 1 liter milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup mixed dry fruits (almonds, cashews, pistachios, chopped)
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions:

1. Soak saffron in a little warm milk.
2. Cook rice in milk on low heat until soft.
3. Add sugar, dry fruits, raisins, and saffron milk.
4. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
5. Add cardamom powder and mix well before serving.

4. Dry Fruit Halwa

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed dry fruits (chopped)
• 1/2 cup semolina (sooji)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee in a pan and roast the semolina until golden.
2. Add chopped dry fruits and roast for another 2 minutes.
3. Slowly add milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
4. Add sugar and cardamom powder, cooking until the mixture thickens.
5. Serve warm.

5. Dry Fruit Milkshake

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mixed dry fruits (soaked in warm water for 30 minutes)
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions:

1. Blend the soaked dry fruits with a little milk to make a smooth paste.
2. Add the remaining milk, honey, and cardamom powder to the blender.
3. Blend until smooth and frothy.
4. Serve chilled.

6. Dry Fruit and Nut Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed dry fruits (chopped)
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Mix dry fruits and oats in a bowl.
2. In a saucepan, heat honey and almond butter until smooth.
3. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
4. Pour the mixture over the dry fruits and oats, stirring to combine.
5. Press the mixture into a lined baking tray and let it set in the refrigerator.
6. Cut into bars once set.

These recipes are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making them perfect for the monsoon season. Enjoy these treats with a cup of hot tea or coffee to make the rainy days even more enjoyable.