Ingredients

• 1 kg. dates, pitted
• 1 kg. plain flour
• 500 gms. butter or ghee
• 100 gms. each, chopped walnuts, slivered almonds and cashews and pinenuts
• 20 gms. cardamom powder
• 20 gms. ginger powder
• 1 orange, sliced
• 2 strawberries

How to Make Al Batith

• Heat butter or ghee in a large saucepan and sauté flour on low heat till brown, approximately 20 mins.
• Add dates and ginger and cardamom powders.
• Mix well and take it off the heat.
• Let it cool, then add all the nuts.
• Refrigerate till cold.
• Garnish with orange and strawberries and serve.