Date Truffles (Madgooga) Recipe

Name: Date Truffles (Madgooga)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pitted dates, hard type; 1/2 cup sesame paste; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; coating; plain cocoa powder; icing sugar; ground coffee, not espresso; sesame seeds; shredded coconut; ground nuts (pistachio, walnuts, hazelnuts, cashew nut, peanuts and almonds); whole anise seed; ground cinnamon; sugar candy sprinkles; chopped Oreo cookies

Servings: persons

2 cups pitted dates, hard type
1/2 cup sesame paste
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
coating
plain cocoa powder
icing sugar
ground coffee, not espresso
sesame seeds
shredded coconut
ground nuts (pistachio, walnuts, hazelnuts, cashew nut, peanuts and almonds)
whole anise seed
ground cinnamon
sugar candy sprinkles
chopped Oreo cookies

1
Put all ingredients in a bowl.
2
Grind the mixture with meat grinder finely.
3
Shape the dates into small balls 2 cm in diameter with slightly oiled hand with vegetable oil (I like to shape them roughly so they are not so perfect balls).
4
Roll the truffles in your selected coating and place on parchment paper or tray.
5
Put the truffles in small decorative paper cups and arrange them in the serving plate.
6
If you bought dates that are already ground and pitted, you don't need to grind them in the meat grinder, simply knead ingredients together by hand or you can grind it again by the meat grinder.

172

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pitted dates, hard type, 1/2 cup sesame paste, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, coating, and more.

Yes, Date Truffles (Madgooga) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Date Truffles (Madgooga)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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