Southern Persian Date Ma’seleh: A Nutritious Energy Treat for Ramadan

Sunday, March 16, 2025

SaedNews: Today, we bring you a recipe for a delicious and energy-packed date-based treat. Ma’seleh, an Arab-inspired dessert, is especially popular in southern Iran, particularly in Khuzestan. Flavored with warm spices, it has an intensely warming nature, making it ideal for the winter season.

Southern Persian Date Ma’seleh: A Nutritious Energy Treat for Ramadan

Ingredients (Quantities as Desired):

According to SAEDNEWS:

• Dates

• Dark date syrup
• Roasted sesame seeds
• Ginger (Khosrudar variety)
• Cinnamon According to SAEDNEWS

Ma’seleh

How to Prepare Ma’seleh

1. Remove the pits from the dates and discard them.
2. Layer the dates and sesame seeds alternately in a serving dish.
3. Heat the date syrup over low heat until it becomes runny.
4. Add ginger, Khosrudar, and a small amount of cinnamon to the syrup and mix well.
5. Pour the warm syrup over the layered dates and let it sit for 3 to 5 days to absorb the flavors.
6. Enjoy!

Important Note:

Pregnant women should avoid this dish, as all the ingredients have a warm nature, which could be harmful to the fetus. Additionally, you can enhance the recipe by adding ground walnuts for extra flavor and nutrition.