{"product_id":"dry-dates-chuara-chhuhara-900g","title":"Dry Dates (Chuara \/ Chhuhara) 900g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Dates\u003c\/strong\u003e are whole dates dried until firm and hard – the \u003cstrong\u003echuara \/ chhuhara \/ kharek\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e900g bag\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimmer 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e900g bag\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhole dry dates for cooking, milk, sweets, pickles and pooja\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry dates are a natural product, so size, colour and hardness vary slightly from bag to bag.\u003ch2\u003eHow to use dry dates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak first\u003c\/strong\u003e – Dry dates are hard. Soak them in warm water or milk for a few hours (or overnight) until soft, then remove the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn milk\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simmer 3–4 stoned dates per cup of milk for 10–15 minutes for a naturally sweet, warming drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweets \u0026amp; desserts\u003c\/strong\u003e – Chop soaked dates into kheer, halwa, laddoo, barfi and date-and-nut rolls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickles \u0026amp; chutneys\u003c\/strong\u003e – Use whole or halved in khajoor achar and sweet-sour date chutney.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePooja \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/strong\u003e – Offered whole in pooja, havan and prasad, and traditional in wedding and festival customs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnack\u003c\/strong\u003e – Once soaked and softened, enjoy them as they are or with nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat are dry dates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDates 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo they have stones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I soften them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak in warm water or milk for a few hours or overnight, or simmer in milk for 10–15 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre they the same as soft dates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo – 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best before date?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is printed on the pack. If you need a particular date, please contact us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45. Carefully packed and sent as a tracked parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64110848999754,"sku":"237144125842","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/8630\/3818\/files\/s-l1600_62c3df0a-0f6f-4bc3-adbb-70c9fe5b358d.jpg?v=1793049562","url":"https:\/\/levarafoods.com\/products\/dry-dates-chuara-chhuhara-900g","provider":"Levara Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}