Date & Tamarind Chutney
This sweet and sour chutney blend spruces up almost all chaat recipes. The addition of jaggery makes the chutney sweeter, but you may omit it if you prefer a more tangy flavour.ย An essential accompaniment to most chaats, this chutney can be stored refrigerated for up to a month and deep frozen for more than 6 months.
Ingredients
- Dates (khajur) 2 cups (deseeded)
- Tamarind ยผ cup
- Jaggery ยฝ cup (grated)
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Asafetida A pinch
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the dates and tamarind and place them in a saucepan.
- Add the jaggery, chilli powder, asafetida, salt and 4 cups of water and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool and strain the mixture through a sieve.
- Use as required. Store refrigerated.
- You can also purรฉe the chutney in a food processor and then strain it.
