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A traditional dessert from Bangladesh, these date sweets are made with dates, honey, and dry ingredients. A simple and delicious recipe.

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Date rolls are a traditional dessert from Bangladesh, popular during the winter months. Made with dates, honey, and various dried ingredients, these delicious treats are enjoyed during family and agricultural celebrations.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr 5 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$9.06 $1.13 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Low lactose
  • Low salt

Ingredients

8 people
  • $7.13
  • $0.12
  • $0.14
  • $0.61
  • $0.08
  • $0.92
  • $0.06

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. First, select and clean the hemp seeds. ≈ 8 min
  2. Next, return the hemp seeds to a dry pan over medium heat, and cook until they are lightly toasted.
  3. Toast the peanuts in a dry pan until they are lightly golden.
  4. You can then remove the peel if you wish. ≈ 3 min
  5. In a saucepan, heat the sugar and water together.
  6. Gently stir to ensure the sugar is completely dissolved. ≈ 4 min
  7. Once the sugar syrup starts to boil, add a pinch of salt and ground cinnamon.
  8. Once the seeds begin to stick together and form a mass, add a small amount to cold water. ≈ 3 min
  9. If the soil is firm and resistant, then the seeds are ready. ≈ 3 min
  10. Then, add fried puffed rice, chopped peanuts, and shredded coconut to the sugar syrup, and stir quickly.
  11. Once all the ingredients are well combined, add a small amount of ghee. ≈ 3 min
  12. This will make the dough smoother and less sticky. ≈ 3 min
  13. Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  14. However, it is important to prepare the meatballs before they are completely cooled. ≈ 10 min
  15. Gently warm the ghee, then mix it with the other ingredients.
  16. Next, take small portions of the hot dough and shape them into round balls. ≈ 10 min
  17. Once all the “moa” are ready, place them in a dry container and allow them to cool.
  18. Once they have cooled, they will become firmer and crispier.

The bill

Dates

  • 720 ml of lentils$7.13
  • Palm or sugar cane syrup: 1 cup$0.12
  • 1 tablespoon of butter$0.14
  • Half a cup of peanuts$0.61
  • Half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon$0.08
  • 120 ml of shredded coconut$0.92
  • A pinch of salt$0.06

Total$9.06

that's $1.13 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 720 ml of lentils
  • Palm or sugar cane syrup: 1 cup
  • Half a cup of water
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • Half a cup of peanuts
  • Half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 120 ml of shredded coconut
  • A pinch of salt

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