Ranginak (Khuzestan Date and Walnut Dessert)
Soft dates stuffed with walnuts and covered with warm cardamom toasted flour, a no-bake Persian classic from the south.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.65 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Slit each date lengthways, open slightly, and press a walnut half inside. Arrange the dates close together in a single layer in a 20 cm dish.
- 2
Toast the flour in a dry, wide pan over a medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes until pale golden and it smells nutty.
7 min - 3
Add the dairy free spread and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth, sandy and golden. Stir in the cardamom.
2 min 30 s - 4
Spoon the warm flour mixture over the dates and press flat with the back of a spoon so they are completely covered. Leave to cool for 20 minutes.
20 min - 5
Mix the cinnamon and coconut and sprinkle generously over the top. Cut into squares and serve with hot tea.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
