- Grease a baking tin with some ghee. Grind figs and dates individually to a smooth paste and transfer into 2 different bowls. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Add fig paste and date paste, mix well and cook on medium heat, stirring continuously, till thick. Add ¾ of the cashewnuts, ¾ of the almonds and ¾ of the pistachios, mix and cook, stirring continuously, for 3-5 minutes. Put the mixture into the greased baking tin, level the top and tap. Cut into squares and serve garnished with remaining nuts.