How to Make Southern Persian Date Ma’seleh – An Energy Bomb Perfect for Ramadan

Sunday, March 16, 2025  Read time1 min

Saed News: Today, we’re sharing a recipe for a delicious and powerful date-based concoction. Ma’seleh is an Arab-inspired dessert that is extremely popular in southern Iran, especially in Khuzestan. Made with warm spices, it has an intensely hot nature, making it perfect for winter.

How to Make Southern Persian Date Ma’seleh – An Energy Bomb Perfect for Ramadan

Ingredients (Quantities as Desired):

• Dates

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

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.