Eggless Date Pudding

Ingredients

Milk - 1 cup
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Butter - 2 tbsp
Finely chopped dates - 1 cup
Soda - 3/4 tsp
Maida - 1 cup
Baking powder - 1 tsp
Chopped nuts - 3 to 4 tbsp
Vanilla / orange essence - 1 tsp


Method

1.Dissolve sugar in milk and heat it over low heat  and stirring  till the  sugar completely dissolves.

2.Add butter and stir to melt.

3.Add dates and soda and heat till the mixture just comes to a boil.

4. Remove from fire and allow to cool.

5.Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour in a lightly greased pudding bowl and microwave covered on high for 5 minutes.

6.Set aside and again microwave for 2-3 more minutes.

7.Set aside for 15 minutes, without covering.

8.Allow it to cool and turn out on a plate.

9.Serve warm with custard if desired.