Ramadan Special: Make these 5 wonderful dishes with dates in Iftar, along with taste, health will also remain intact.

News India Live, Digital Desk: It is Sunnah to start Iftar with dates in Ramadan, but do you know that many delicious dishes can also be made from dates for Iftar? Here are 5 easy and great recipes:1. Dates and Nuts Laddu (Energy-Packed Dates Laddu) This dish is not only delicious but also gives instant energy after a day’s fasting. How to make: Take out the seeds from the dates and heat them lightly. Add almonds, walnuts, pistachios and grated coconut to it. Make small laddus and sprinkle poppy seeds on top.2. Refreshing Date Smoothie: This drink will provide coolness and freshness to the body during Iftar during the summer season. How to make: Add milk, dates (without seeds), a banana and a little honey in a blender. Blend it well and serve chopped dry fruits on top.3. Dates & Yogurt Raita: If you want something spicy and light for digestion in Iftar, then this is the best option. How to make: Beat fresh curd. Add finely chopped dates, roasted cumin, black salt and a few mint leaves to it. It gives a unique taste of dates.4. Healthy Date-Oats Cookies: This is a healthy snack for lovers of baked items. How to make: Prepare a mixture by mixing oats, date paste, some jaggery and cinnamon powder. Shape it into cookies and bake it in the oven or pan.5. Date & Tamarind Chutney: Sweet and sour chutney of dates with pakoras and chaat doubles the taste of Iftar. How to make: Boil dates and tamarind and make a paste. Add jaggery, red chilli powder, roasted cumin and a little rock salt to it. It tastes amazing with chaat and samosas.Benefits of eating dates (Health Benefits)Instant energy: Dates contain natural sugar which removes fatigue after fasting.Rich in fiber: It keeps the digestive system healthy and prevents stomach related problems.Source of iron: Dates are excellent to compensate for the lack of blood in the body.