Instant Pot Khajoor ki Mithai (Date Fudge)

Instructions

Instant Pot Directions:

1. Pour 1 cup of water into the instant pot and place a trivet (the one that came with your pot) inside.
2. Add the chopped dates to an oven-safe bowl and top with ghee. Place the bowl on top of the trivet.
3. Secure the lid, close the pressure valve, and cook for 15 minutes at high pressure.
4. Quick-release pressure.
5. Remove the bowl from the pot and, using a fork, mash the dates really well, until it looks like a thick paste.
6. Add the cardamom, chopped pistachios, chopped cashews, sliced almonds, and mix well. 
7. Dump the date mixture out onto a silicone mat and then use the silicone mat to roll it into a log.
8. Place in the fridge for 2 hours or until firm (I leave it on the silicone mat and put the whole thing in the fridge).
9. Once firm, cut into ½ inch thick slices.

Stovetop Directions

1. Add the chopped dates to a saucepan over medium heat along with ghee and cardamom. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring the dates frequently so they do not burn.
2. Reduce the heat to low, and stir until the mixture forms a paste (about 5 more minutes).
3. Add all of the nuts and mix well. Turn off the heat.
4. Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, roll it out on a silicone mat and place in the fridge for 2 hours or until firm.
5. Once firm, cut into ½ inch thick slices.