Dates rasayana (ಖರ್ಜೂರ ರಸಾಯನ )

 Rasayana ( ರಸಾಯನ ) is very simple dessert, which is prepared regularly in south canara homes. Whenever we have excess ripe banana's , my mother used to prepare rasayana, which is loved by everyone at home. This is similar to kheer/payasa, but raw ingredients are used. No boiling /cooking is required. It can be served either chilled /cool. 

Some time back, I have added dates to Ice cream, that tasted very good. I started using dates along with other dry fruits in all sweet dishes,  which enhanced the flavour & taste. So I thought of trying out dates alone.  Hence the idea of dates rasayana came into my mind.

Ingredients :
Dates(De-seeded & chopped) : 1 Cup
Jaggery : According to taste
Coconut milk : 1/2 Cup
Cardamom powder :1/2 Spoon
Black Til : 1 Spoon
Dry fruits : 1/2 Cup

Method :

• Dry roast black til for 3-5 seconds.
• Mix all the ingredients & refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Serve.

Note :

• You can use mixed fruits instead of dates.
• If you use sweetened dates, use sweet accordingly.
• Sugar can be used instead of jaggery.
• Mango alone will  also make heavenly rasayana.

Apple & Pomegranate Rasayana

One of my foodie group friend  Shri kripa tried Dates rasayana with some changes. She prepared the improved / more tastier version of dates rasayana as side dish for semige. ( south indian rice noodles - home made).

Here is the improved version of dates rasayana recipe by Shri kripa

• Fry chopped dates with little ghee & prepare paste by grinding with milk
• Mix all ingredients.
• Serve as side dish for semige