Badam wali khajoor: almond stuffed dates, price in Pakistan and an easy recipe

Badam wali khajoor is the simplest stuffed date there is: a soft date, pitted, with an almond pressed inside. It turns up at iftar tables, nikkahs and Eid visits all over Pakistan. Dip it in chocolate and it becomes dessert. Here is what it is, what it costs, and how to make it at home in about 20 minutes.

Badam wali khajoor: chocolate coated dates stuffed with roasted almond

Dark Chocolate Almond: badam wali khajoor, dipped in dark chocolate

What is badam wali khajoor?

In English it is an almond stuffed date. The date is slit open, the seed comes out, and a whole almond goes in its place. The almond adds crunch and a little bitterness that balances the date's sweetness, which is why the pairing has lasted so long.

There are three common versions:

  • Plain: date and almond, nothing else. The classic iftar version.
  • Roasted: the almond is dry-roasted first, so it is crunchier and nuttier.
  • Chocolate coated: the stuffed date is dipped in chocolate, then often topped with more nuts or coconut.

Badam wali khajoor price in Pakistan

Here is what our almond-stuffed dates cost. All are handmade in Lahore and delivered across Pakistan with cash on delivery.

Box Dates Price
Dark Chocolate Almond, Mini Box 4 Rs 500
Coconut Almond, Snack Box 12 Rs 1,350
Dark Chocolate Almond, Snack Box 12 Rs 1,500
Dark Chocolate Almond, Luxury Box 12, in gold trays Rs 1,750
Dark Chocolate Almond, Premium Box 20, in gold trays Rs 2,650

Dark Chocolate Almond is roasted almond inside, dark chocolate outside and a whole almond on top, at about 70 calories a date. Coconut Almond is milk chocolate with an almond inside, rolled in coconut. Prices are current as of October 2026; the product page always has the latest.

How to make badam wali khajoor at home

Makes 12. Takes about 20 minutes, plus 20 minutes to set.

You need

  • 12 soft dates (Kalmi or another soft, fleshy date)
  • 12 almonds
  • 100 g dark or milk chocolate (optional)
  • Desiccated coconut or crushed pistachio to finish (optional)

Method

  1. Roast the almonds. Dry-roast them in a pan on low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking often, until they smell toasty. Let them cool.
  2. Pit the dates. Make one lengthways slit in each date and pull out the seed. Keep the date in one piece.
  3. Stuff. Press one almond into each date and pinch it closed. You can stop here for plain badam wali khajoor.
  4. Melt the chocolate. Melt it in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, or in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring each time. Don't let water get into it.
  5. Dip. Hold each date with a fork, dip it, let the extra drip off and set it on baking paper. Sprinkle coconut or pistachio on top while it's wet.
  6. Set. Chill for about 20 minutes until the chocolate is firm.

Tips

  • Pick soft dates. Dry dates split when you stuff them. We use Kalmi dates because they hold a filling without breaking.
  • Store them in the fridge. Chocolate softens above about 20°C. Take them out ten minutes before serving.
  • Make it fusion. Add a pinch of cardamom to the chocolate, or roll the dates in crushed pistachio for a wedding tray.
  • Try other fillings. Kunafa and pistachio, peanut butter or coconut: here is how to make chocolate dates with four fillings.

Don't feel like making them?

Tempering chocolate, pitting dates and getting twelve of them to look the same takes practice. Our Dark Chocolate Almond dates come ready, boxed and gift-worthy, from Rs 500 for four. For a mix, try a Luxury Box or see every box and flavour with prices.

Quick answers

What is badam wali khajoor called in English?
Almond stuffed dates, or almond dates.

How long does badam wali khajoor last?
Plain stuffed dates keep for a week or two in an airtight box. Chocolate coated ones keep about two weeks in a cool place and four weeks in the fridge.

How many calories are in a badam wali khajoor?
It depends on the size of the date and the coating. Our Dark Chocolate Almond date is about 70 calories.

Where can I buy badam wali khajoor in Lahore?
Order Dark Chocolate Almond dates online for delivery anywhere in Lahore and across Pakistan.