n n Heat a pan with water , add dates, bring to boil.  Cover it and simmer it for 45 mins in a low flame until dates becomes soft. Mash it with a masher and then allow to cool it.n n After that, strain it using cheese cloth or any plain cloth, even cotton hand kerchief works good.nnn n Squeeze well and extract the juice as much you can. Add 2 Tbsp of water and then squeeze it again.n n Once you done that, filter it and bring the juice back to the stove and heat it in a medium flame and wait until you get the thick consistency. Keep stirring in between in order to prevent the burning at the bottom.nnn n This takes about 12 mins to thick. At this stage, you can see white curdles and frothy, take a spoonful of syrup, feel it with your thumb and fore finger, somewhat thick and gooey. Turn off the flame. Let it cool for sometime.n n Transfer it to a clean air tight bottle and name it along with a date and refrigerate  it.nn