Date Tamarind Chutney

About this Recipe...

This sweet and sour Date tamarind chutney is a perfect dip for many indian snacks and chaats. This chutney is made from date, tamarind, jaggery and few spices which makes it a perfect accompaniment for any chaats and snacks.

This chutney is also known as sweet chutney and a must have item in my refrigerator. I always make it in a large quantity and keep it in refrigerator. So, whenever I required it, I  can use it in all my chaats and snacks. It stays good in refrigerator up to six month. The recipe is very simple, so make it at home and enjoy this sweet and sour condiment with numerous indian snacks.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Seedless dates
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Jaggery
• 1/2 Cup Seedless tamarind
• 3 Cups Water
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp Black salt
• 1 Tbsp Red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp Roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder

Directions

1. Heat a pan and add seedless dates, tamarind, shredded jaggery and 3 cups of water.
2. Cook it for sometime in medium flame till the dates and tamarind soften and the jaggery dissolves fully.
3. Now add all the dry spices and salt to it and let the mixture simmers for some more time.
4. After 30-40 minutes of slow cooking, the mixture will thicken a bit, switch off the flame and let it cool down.
5. When the mixture will cool down, transfer the mixture to a blender and grind it to a smooth paste.
6. Now strain the chutney through a strainer and store the date tamarind chutney in a air tight glass container.
7. Keep it in refrigerator and use it whenever you required.