Tumr bel Nargine

Description
Coconut dates
 * This recipe is for 2 cups.

Ingredients

 * 1½ lb soft date (for mixing)
 * ½ tsp cardamom
 * 2 cup grated coconut
 * 6 tbsp butter
 * ¾ lb almonds
 * ½ cup water

Directions

 * 1) Blanch, peel and then fry the almonds in oil until golden brown, place on paper towels to drain.
 * 2) In a pan, melt the butter, add pitted dates and stir well over low heat; dates should not stick to the sides of the pan.
 * 3) Remove from stove top; add the cardamom and leave to cool.
 * 4) Take small piece of date dough, place an almond in the center and roll into a finger shape.
 * 5) Repeat using all of the date dough.
 * 6) Roll each date finger in the coconut and arrange on a serving dish.