Tamarind dates chutney

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • 1/2 cup Dates, seedless
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger, Dry
  • 1/2 cup Tamarind, tightly packed seedless

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 Salt, black

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 tsp Cumin, Roasted

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

• Other

  • ½ cup powdered (or grated jaggery or as required - adjust as per your taste

Found on vegrecipesofindia.com

Description

Directions

• in a pan, take the tamarind, dates and water.
• cook the tamarind and date for about 8-9 minutes on a low flame till they soften.
• now add the powdered jaggery and continue to cook.
• let the jaggery dissolve and the mixture thicken a bit.
• add all the spice powders - red chili powder, coriander powder, dry ginger powder and roasted cumin powder.
• stir & simmer for a further 1-2 minutes more.
• season with salt. let the chutney mixture cool down.
• in a chutney grinder or small blender, grind the this whole mixture till smooth.
• add some water if required while grinding.
• strain the chutney through a strainer.
• store the tamarind date chutney in an airtight bowl or container in the refrigerator and use it when you make chaat at home.