Dates and Figs Pudding

Deseed and chop the dates. chop the figs in smaller pieces

Soak them in warm water covered, for 15-20 minutes until they soften

Lightly toast and powder the nuts fine

Dissolve the gelatin in a bowl of warm water(use only 6-8 tablespoon of water)

Heat the milk in a heavy bottom saucepan and let it come to a boil slowly

Meanwhile strain purée the dates, figs(If needed use very little water used for soaking)

As the milk comes to a boil, reduce heat and add the dates-fig purée and mix well

Continue to cook on Low heat as the milk thickens

After about 5-7 minutes, add the gelatin mixture and mixed nuts.

Combine well and keep cooking for another 7-10 minutes, as the milk reduces and thickens further

Take off heat and pour the mixture into containers/moulds you would want to set the pudding into

Let cool completely. Close the lids and refrigerate for 2-3 hours for the pudding to set

Transfer onto serving bowls by inverting the mould

Toddlers/even slightly grown up kids can enjoy the pudding chilled, while babies can be fed at room temperature