Deseed and chop the dates. chop the figs in smaller pieces too
Soak them in warm water covered, for 15-20 minutes until they soften
Lightly toast and powder the nuts fine
Dissolve the gelatin in a bowl of warm water(use only 6-8 tablespoon of water)
Heat the milk in a heavy bottom saucepan and let it come to a boil slowly
Meanwhile strain purée the dates, figs(If needed use very little water used for soaking)
As the milk comes to a boil, reduce heat and add the dates-fig purée and mix well
Continue to cook on Low heat as the milk thickens
After about 5-7 minutes, add the gelatin mixture and mixed nuts.
Combine well and keep cooking for another 7-10 minutes, as the milk reduces and thickens further
Take off heat and pour the mixture into containers/moulds you would want to set the pudding into
Let cool completely. Close the lids and refrigerate for 2-3 hours for the pudding to set
Transfer onto serving bowls by inverting the mould
Toddlers/even slightly grown up kids can enjoy the pudding chilled, while babies can be fed at room temperature
Enjoy!
