Name: Dates and Tamarind Chutney...(Sour and Sweet) recipe by Zeenath Fathima at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Dates pitted 1 cup; Tamarind 1/4th cup; Roasted cumin powder 1 tsp; RED CHILLI POWDER 1 TBSP; Salt 1 tsp; Sugar 4 tbsp or jaggery 1/2 cup; Water 2 cups; Dry ginger powder (Saunth) 1/4th tsp

ABOUT Dates and Tamarind Chutney...(Sour and Sweet) RECIPE

A sweet and sour chutney that actually spruces up almost all the chaats in our country. It is a must have one that adds an extra zing to different chaats and snacks. The best part is that it can be stored in the refrigerator and used for a long time upto 2 months or more. Here i made both the versions, first one with jaggery and the second one with sugar. The process remains the same for both.

Ingredients Serving: 10

Dates pitted 1 cup
Tamarind 1/4th cup
Roasted cumin powder 1 tsp
RED CHILLI POWDER 1 TBSP
Salt 1 tsp
Sugar 4 tbsp or jaggery 1/2 cup
Water 2 cups
Dry ginger powder (Saunth) 1/4th tsp

Instructions

Add tamarind and dates to a pan along with water.
Also add the rest of the ingredients except sugar.
Simmer on medium high heat.
After the mix softens in about 10 minutes, add sugar and mix well.
Let it cool down a bit.
Blend into a smooth semi solid paste and store in an airtight container.
Use it according to taste and preference.
Make it thin by adding little water whenever you need a thinner consistency chutney.

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