INGREDIENTS
FOR SOAKING
1 cup orange juice
10-15 dates
8-10 apricots
1/4 cup mixed berries
1/4 cup tutti-fruity
FOR BATTER
1/4 cup cashews, almond and walnuts
1 & 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp clove powder
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup oil
1 cup warm water
FOR CARAMELIZING:
1/4 cup sugar
METHOD
1. Soak all the ingredients mentioned above (under for soaking) in orange juice/grape juice or mixed fruit juice. Add caramelize sugar in it. Set aside for 3-4 hours or overnight.
2. Dry roast cashews, almonds and walnuts.
3. In a pan, add 1/4 cup sugar and cook on low flame till it turns brown.
4. Sift flour with baking soda and baking powder, to it add cinnamon powder, clove powder, ginger powder, nutmeg powder and salt. Set aside.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar and oil.
6. Add sifted flour, add 3/4 cup of soaked fruits and keep aside 1/4 for topping.
7. Add toasted nuts, and water gradually.
8. Transfer the batter in lined baking tray. Top with remaining soaked berries.
9. Bake at 180 degree celsius for 30-35 minutes or till skewer comes out to be clean.
10. Let it cool down and enjoy!
