In a lot of Indian homes, the khajur jar comes out of the cupboard the week the weather turns cold. There is a practical reason for that habit. Dates give quick energy from natural sugars, they carry fibre, iron and potassium, and they are easy to eat on a cold morning when nobody feels like cooking. Indian households have also long treated khajur as a "garam" food for winter. That idea comes from tradition rather than lab research, but it explains why so many grandmothers insist on it from November onwards.
This post is about the winter side of things: why dates fit the season, easy ways to eat them, and which variety to buy. If you want the general benefits of dates, we have covered those in Khajur Khane Ke Fayde, and the full nutrient breakdown is in our dates nutrition facts guide.
Winter days are shorter and colder, and many of us move less and reach for heavier snacks. A couple of dates give you a quick lift of energy without the processed sugar of biscuits or sweets. The fibre helps with digestion when meals get richer around weddings and festivals, and the iron is useful at a time of year when a lot of people feel low on energy. Dates won't cure anything, but they are a good, filling food to keep around when it is cold.
The simplest is the old favourite: two or three dates with a glass of warm milk at night. Some families soften them in the milk first, which also makes them easier for kids and older relatives to eat. In the morning, chopped dates work well in oats or daliya and save you from adding sugar.
If you have a little more time, blend dates with almonds, walnuts and a spoon of ghee to make sugar-free laddoos. They keep for a week or two in a closed jar and are handy for school tiffins. And for a quick snack, a date with a walnut or almond inside is hard to beat. You can make your own or pick up our ready stuffed dates.
Price depends on the variety, so here is our current range, from everyday options to premium ones.
| Khajur | Pack | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safawi Dates Loose | 500g | ₹449 | Daily eating with milk |
| Khudri Dates | 400g | ₹499 | Laddoos and cooking |
| Safawi Dates | 400g | ₹499 | Snacking, kids' tiffins |
| Safawi Premium Dates Loose | 500g | ₹649 | A premium grade for daily eating |
| Mabroom Dates Loose | 500g | ₹699 | Breakfast bowls |
| Ajwa Premium | 500g | ₹1,249 | A small daily serving of something special |
| Medjool Dates | 500g | ₹1,400 | Large, caramel-sweet dates for desserts |
For everyday winter eating, Safawi and Khudri give you the most for your money. Ajwa and Medjool are better as a treat or a gift. If you are unsure which variety suits you, our types of dates buying guide compares them side by side.
Dates keep well in winter. An airtight jar at room temperature is fine for a few weeks, and the fridge keeps them fresh for months. If they firm up in the cold, leave them out for a few minutes or warm them in milk before eating.
Quick answers on quantity, colds and the best variety are in the FAQ below. You can browse the full range on our Dates page.
Haan, sardi zukaam mein bhi 2-3 khajur kha sakte hain. Garam doodh ke saath lene se gale ko aaram milta hai aur thodi energy bhi milti hai. Lekin khajur dawai nahi hai, isliye bukhar ya zukaam lamba chale to doctor se zaroor milein.
Ek healthy insaan ke liye din mein 2-3 khajur, yaani lagbhag 50-75 gram, kaafi hai. Khajur mein natural sugar zyada hoti hai, isliye isse zyada roz khane se calories badh sakti hain. Diabetes ho to quantity apne doctor se poochh kar tay karein.
Sardi mein khajur, badam, akhrot, til, gud, ghee aur garam doodh jaise foods achhe maane jaate hain. Inse energy milti hai aur pet bhi bhara rehta hai. Khajur aur dry fruits ke sugar-free laddoo ek aasaan option hain jo hafte bhar chal jaate hain.
Agar aapka blood sugar control mein nahi hai, khajur se allergy hai, ya doctor ne kam sugar ya kam potassium wali diet batayi hai, to khajur doctor ki salah ke bina na khayein. Raat ko bahut zyada khajur khane se kuch logon ko pet bhaari lag sakta hai.
Khajur kisi bimari ka ilaaj nahi hai. Ismein fibre, iron aur potassium hota hai, jo achhi digestion aur energy mein madad karte hain, lekin ise dawai ki jagah nahi lena chahiye. Kisi bhi bimari ke liye doctor ki salah sabse zaroori hai.
Rate variety par depend karta hai. Hamari website par Safawi Dates Loose ₹449 mein 500g hai, yaani lagbhag ₹898 kilo. Premium varieties mehngi hoti hain, jaise Ajwa Jumbo Loose ₹2,999 mein 500g, yaani lagbhag ₹5,998 kilo.
Ajwa aur Medjool sabse mehngi khajur mein gine jaate hain. Ajwa Madinah ki mashhoor khajur hai aur bade size ki Jumbo Ajwa aur bhi mehngi hoti hai. Hamare paas Ajwa Jumbo Loose ₹2,999 (500g) mein hai.
Siafa Dates website par Dates section mein jaakar apni pasand ki variety chunein, cart mein daalein aur checkout karein. Hum poore India mein delivery karte hain, jismein aam taur par 7-10 working days lagte hain.
Khajur ka gud khajur ke ped ke ras se banta hai aur sardi mein Bengal aur Odisha mein khaas taur par pasand kiya jaata hai. Iska rate brand, quality aur shuddhta par depend karta hai, isliye khareedne se pehle label aur ingredients zaroor dekhein.
