Classic Family Recipes: Date Rolls

Date rolls for healthy snack that I learned to make. They are a special treat in our house since they fit into my husband's diabetic diet and have no added sugar in the recipe. Both he and my children enjoy eating this delicious snack on the go.
Ingredients:

40 whole pitted dates
8 figs
3 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1/2 tsp ganthoda
1/2 tsp cardamon seed powder
1 cup blended almonds
1/4 cup blended cashews
1/2 cup walnuts
coconut powder for sprinkling

Directions:

Begin by chopping up the dates and figs into smaller pieces. Each date should make about 4 equally sized pieces and each fig should make about 8 pieces. Place the freshly cut dates and figs into a nonstick pot. Add 3 tbsp of butter to the pot. Place it on the stove and start it on med heat. Stir to help melt the butter. After melting, continue to stir for about another 5 minutes to wait for the ingredients to soften.

Dates and figs with melted butter.

Softened dates and figs (~5 mins later).

Turn the stove off. Remove the softened dates and figs from the stove and place inside a blender. Blend them up and then place it back in the pot. Mix in the ginger, ganthoda, cardamon seeds, almonds, cashews, and walnuts. Stir it to create an even mixture. Once it has cooled and can be handled, remove the ingredients and divide them into 4 even spheres. Use your hands to roll each sphere out into a cylinder. Then sprinkle the coconut powder around each cylinder and roll it evenly onto each side.