Ingredients
- 4 dried figs, soaked overnight
- 2 Ajwa dates, pitted
- 5 soaked almonds, peeled
- 1 glass cold milk
- A pinch of cardamom
Method
- 1Blend everything until smooth.
- 2Add ice and blend again.
- 3Serve straight away.
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Sweet, creamy and filling, with no sugar needed.
By Hammad Tariq · 6 November 2026 · 2 min read
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