Dates
Dry Dates (Chuara / Chhuhara) 900g
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- Vegetarian
- Indian
Dry Dates are whole dates dried until firm and hard – the chuara / chhuhara / kharek of South Asian kitchens. Golden to amber-brown, with a dense, chewy sweetness that comes out fully once they are soaked or simmered. Nothing added – just dates. This is a generous 900g bag.
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About this product
Dry Dates are whole dates dried until firm and hard – the chuara / chhuhara / kharek of South Asian kitchens. Golden to amber-brown, with a dense, chewy sweetness that comes out fully once they are soaked or simmered. Nothing added – just dates. This is a generous 900g bag.
Simmer them in milk for the classic chuara doodh, soak and stone them for kheer, halwa and laddoo, add them to pickles and chutneys, or use them whole for pooja, havan and wedding customs. Soaked overnight they soften into a sweet, chewy snack.
What you get
| Pack | Total | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 900g bag | 900g | Whole dry dates for cooking, milk, sweets, pickles and pooja |
How to use dry dates
- Soak first – Dry dates are hard. Soak them in warm water or milk for a few hours (or overnight) until soft, then remove the stone.
- In milk – Simmer 3–4 stoned dates per cup of milk for 10–15 minutes for a naturally sweet, warming drink.
- Sweets & desserts – Chop soaked dates into kheer, halwa, laddoo, barfi and date-and-nut rolls.
- Pickles & chutneys – Use whole or halved in khajoor achar and sweet-sour date chutney.
- Pooja & occasions – Offered whole in pooja, havan and prasad, and traditional in wedding and festival customs.
- Snack – Once soaked and softened, enjoy them as they are or with nuts.
Good to know
What are dry dates?
Dates that have been dried until firm and hard – known as chuara, chhuhara or kharek in South Asia. They keep for months and are softened by soaking or simmering before use.
Do they have stones?
Yes – these are whole dates with the stone in. Soak them until soft and the stone pulls out easily. Please take care when eating and keep them away from small children.
How do I soften them?
Soak in warm water or milk for a few hours or overnight, or simmer in milk for 10–15 minutes.
Are they the same as soft dates?
No – soft dates (such as Sukkari or Safawi) are eaten as they are. Dry dates are much firmer and are mainly used in cooking, sweets, pickles and rituals.
What is the best before date?
It is printed on the pack. If you need a particular date, please contact us before you order.
How is it delivered?
Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45. Carefully packed and sent as a tracked parcel.
- Whole dry dates (chuara). firm, hard-dried dates for cooking, sweets and rituals.
- Just dates. nothing added.
- Keeps for months. a store-cupboard staple that is always ready for milk, kheer, laddoo and achar.
- Generous 900g bag. far better value than the small 200g packs.
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45, carefully packed.
Ingredients & allergens
- Ingredients
- Dry dates (dates). The full ingredients list and allergy information are printed on the pack. Dates are not one of the 14 major food allergens. Please read the pack label for the full allergy information, including any “may contain” warning.
- Contains
- No major allergens in the ingredients
- May contain
- See pack label
Ingredients and allergens may change. Always read the label before use.
Product details
- Product
- Dry dates (chuara / chhuhara / kharek) – whole, hard-dried dates with stones
- Ingredients
- Dates
- Net weight
- 900g
- Packaging
- Clear bag with a label
- Form
- Whole, with stones
- Country of origin
- See pack label
- Suitable for
- Vegetarians and vegans (dates only) – please check the label
- Also known as
- Dry dates, dried dates, chuara, chuhara, chhuhara, chhohara, kharek, kharik, sukha khajoor, sukhe khajur, dry khajoor, chuwara, khajoor
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, keep the dates in an airtight container – dry dates keep well for months.
- Best before
- Printed on the pack
- Delivery
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45. Carefully packed and sent as a tracked parcel.
Delivery & returns
Tracked UK delivery: Standard £3.99 (usually 3–5 working days), free on orders of £45 or more; Express £6.99 (usually 1–2 working days). Every order is carefully packed and sealed for the journey, then dispatched promptly. If anything isn't right, contact us and we'll put it right. Unopened, undamaged items can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
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