Instant Dates & Tamarind Chutney / Imli Khajur Chutney

Any chaat dish is incomplete without this chutney... The sweet and tangy taste of this chutney captivates the taste buds... You can refrigerate this in a closed container for a month or so..

This looks like a jam and also has a brownish colour... Go ahead and make this chutney and enjoy with any snacks / Paratha's and yes it's an essential ingredient in all the Chaat preparations!

Ingredients :

Seedless Dates (Khajur) - 4 to 5

Tamarind - 1 tbsp

Cumin or Jeera Seeds - 1 tsp

Red Chilli Powder - 1/4th tsp

Jaggery or Gud - 3 to 4 tbsp

Water - 1/2 cup

Salt to taste

Method :

Take half cup hot water and soak dates, tamarind and the jaggery.  Add all other ingredients and grind in a mixture to a fine paste.  Strain and store in a container and keep in refrigerator.  Consume within a month.