VegGokak, Karnataka
Karadantu
Edible gum, dates, figs and nuts bound with jaggery and ghee. Gokak's energy bar from long before energy bars.
50 minTime
2 gProtein each
mildSpice
Gokak's dry fruit sweetMake it your way
Grandma's wayGond, dates, figs and nuts with jaggery.
The original226kcalsame
2 gproteinsame
6 gfibresame
50minutessame
Edible gum (gond) (edible gum arabic)⅓ cup
Ghee¼ cup
Dates15, seeded and chopped
Dried figs4, chopped
Almonds⅓ cup, chopped
Cashews⅓ cup, chopped
Desiccated coconut (unsweetened shredded coconut)¾ cup, dry coconut
Poppy seeds (white poppy seeds)1 tbsp
Jaggery¾ cup, grated
Cardamom½ tsp
Nutmega pinchMethod
- 1Fry gond in ghee in batches until puffed. Crush lightly.
- 2Toast nuts, coconut and poppy seeds in the same ghee.
- 3Melt jaggery with 2 tbsp water to a soft ball syrup. Add dates and figs and stir until soft.
- 4Mix everything with cardamom and nutmeg, press into a greased tray and cut into bars once cool.
Serve it like thisCut into small bars and serve one or two on a plate with tea, or pack for travel.