• Thoroghly wash( 2-3 times) and soak the dates & figs separately overnight in little water.
• Wash the sunflower, pumpkin seeds & pistachio, and soak them separately in the water overnight.
• In the morning, strain and wash the seeds & nuts with fresh water.Spread them on a kitchen towel and dry them( Not super dry, do not use them wet)

Tip

• I soak the nuts & seeds 1-2 times a week; after soaking & straining,  I transfer them to a glass container and store them in the fridge.
• I keep them open without the lid; they become super crisp & dry in a day.Always ready to use/ eat, stay fresh longer too.
• Do not throw the Date & fig's soaking water as it's sweet; add little water to soak them.
• Place the deseed dates in a pan, and add little soaking water.Chop the figs, and add them to the dates.Cook them at low flame for 10-15 minutes or until they look dry.
• Dry roast the seeds & nuts in another pan simultaneously until they look & feel dry.(Do not over-roast them)
• Once the mixture looks completely dry, add butter & mix well; cook for 5-7 minutes Now add seeds, nuts, & salt, and mix well.Switch off the heat.

Divide the mixture into two halves-

• Add cardamom powder + dried rose petals
• Add cocoa powder + vanilla powder.Mix them well, and transfer them to plates.
• Make a smooth dough with your hands & spread it on a baking tray( Place parchment/butter paper in a baking tray first)Sprinkle the petals on 1st mixture.
• Transfer the tray to the refrigerator for 2-3 hours/freezer (10-15 minutes)Once cool down, cut them into squares.