Zesty Dates Appetizer

Ingredients: (serves 2)

• 15 dry yellow dates (kharik)
• 1 lemon’s juice, freshly squeezed
• Rock salt as per taste
• Black pepper powder (prefer fresh grated)

Method:

Step 1:

Cut the dates into even vertical pieces. Transfer them in a bowl.

Step 2:

Add lemon juice, salt and sprinkle some pepper over it as per the taste. Mix all the ingredients well.

Step 3:

Transfer the mixture to a glass airtight container and keep it intact for 24 hours.
Have 3-5 pieces of this zesty appetizer for lunch. (Transfer to the refrigerator after 48 hours in summer to avoid over fermentation.)

Health benefits:

Probiotic, prebiotic, anti-inflammatory. Rich source of calcium, Vitamin K2 and Collagen booster

Precaution:

Limited consumption for patients of Diabetes Mellitus