Dates Tamarind Chutney or Khajur Imli Ki Chutney

Dates Tamarind Chutney or Khajur Imli Ki Chutney

A sweet & sour chutney. Best with North Indian snacks. Basic recipe adapted from Tarla Dalal.

Makes: 1 ½ cup

Ingredients

1 cup – standard measuring cup of 200 ml / 8 oz capacity (32 nos) dates (khajur), deseeded

1 teaspoon thick tamarind paste

3 tablespoons melted and sieved jaggery

½ teaspoon red chilli powder

a pinch of asafoetida (hing)

Salt to taste (or ¼ teaspoon)

Method

Wipe each dates with a soft kitchen towel and place them in a saucepan.

Add thick tamarind paste, jaggery, chilli powder, asafoetida, salt and 2 cups of water (400 ml) and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

Cool and strain the mixture through a sieve.

Use as required. Store refrigerated.

Tip:

You can also purée the chutney in a food processor and then strain it.