Place the dates in a mixing bowl and blend until you have homogeneous date dough. Transfer the dough to a large bowl.

In a pan, heat the flour over low heat for 2 minutes while stirring constantly.

Gradually add the butter to the date dough and then the flour. Knead the dough until you have a crumbled mixture, like bread crumbs.

Add in the sesame grains, cardamom and aniseed and knead again.

Roll out the dough over a serving plate and allow to cool.

To serve, garnish with almonds and pistachios. It is served cold.