Here I am with yet another challenge from our Muslim Food Bloggers group, and this time it is not a blog. You can see here Last Month’s Challenge wherein the members were assigned a blog and we could select any recipe and recreate it in our own style. It came as a surprise when I came to know that this month’s challenge is an ingredient which is a complete food on its own, with the most number of nutrients present in just a small humble fruit ‘Date’.
There is a never-ending list of health benefits derived from this superfood. To start with its laxative property and high level of soluble fibers, it helps relieve constipation. Dates contain minerals like selenium, manganese, copper, and magnesium all of which contribute to healthy bone development and strength. And the impressive levels of iron present in it make it a dietary supplement for those who suffer from anemia. And the list goes on and on which also includes ‘dates’ as a home remedy for problems like allergies, diarrhea, abdominal cancer, night blindness, intoxication, etc.
I would also like to take this opportunity to mention the facts about ‘Dates’ related to the holy Quran. In the month of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world break their day-long fast with this humble fruit, the reason being that dates are very high on sugary energy and so the body is supplied with the most important nutrients which are the sugar that is irreplaceable as a nutrient for the brain cells and nerves. Consuming dates also protects the fasting person from having constipation as a result of changing meals times.
Ginger & Dates Jam
Ingredients
- 200 grams pitted & chopped dates Medjool
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon rind
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine all of the above ingredients in a thick bottom saucepan and cook on a slow flame.
- Keep stirring to avoid the dates mixture from sticking to the bottom.
- Cook for about 20 to 30 minutes or till the water has completely dried up and dates have softened and turned pulpy.
- Cool the cooked jam and transfer it to a sterilized and clean glass container.
- Store in the refrigerator and serve with warm toast or as a dessert or ice cream topping.
Notes
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