5 Easy Dry Fruit Recipes for Christmas and New Year

Here are five easy and delightful dry fruit recipes perfect for Christmas and New Year celebrations:

1. Dry Fruit and Nut Laddoos

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dates (seedless)
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1/4 cup pistachios
• 2 tbsp raisins
• 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• A pinch of cardamom powder

Steps:

1. Chop the dry fruits into small pieces.
2. Heat ghee in a pan and roast the dry fruits until aromatic.
3. Add chopped dates and mash them into the mixture.
4. Sprinkle cardamom powder, mix well, and let it cool slightly.
5. Shape the mixture into small laddoos.

2. Christmas Dry Fruit Cake (Eggless)

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup mixed dry fruits (raisins, cherries, dates, nuts)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake tin.
2. Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda) in a bowl.
3. Whisk together sugar, milk, yogurt, oil, and vanilla.
4. Fold in the dry ingredients and add the mixed dry fruits.
5. Pour the batter into the tin and bake for 35-40 minutes.

3. Dry Fruit Energy Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts)
• 1/2 cup dates (pitted)
• 1/4 cup dried apricots
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Steps:

1. Pulse the dates, apricots, and raisins in a food processor until smooth.
2. Add the nuts and pulse until crumbly but sticky.
3. Mix in honey and sesame seeds.
4. Press the mixture into a lined baking dish and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. Cut into bars and serve.

4. Dry Fruit Milkshake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup mixed dry fruits (soaked for 15 minutes)
• 2 tbsp sugar or honey
• A pinch of saffron
• A pinch of cardamom powder

Steps:

1. Blend the soaked dry fruits with a little milk until smooth.
2. Add the remaining milk, sugar, saffron, and cardamom powder, and blend again.
3. Chill before serving.

5. Dry Fruit Chocolate Bark

Ingredients:

• 200g dark chocolate (melted)
• 1/2 cup mixed dry fruits (chopped)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• A pinch of sea salt

Steps:

1. Line a tray with parchment paper.
2. Pour the melted chocolate onto the tray and spread it evenly.
3. Sprinkle the dry fruits, cranberries, and sea salt over the chocolate.
4. Let it set in the refrigerator for an hour.
5. Break into pieces and enjoy.

These recipes are simple, packed with flavor, and sure to add a festive touch to your celebrations! 🎄✨