Date & Tamarind Sweet Chutney

Sweet Chutney or tamarind chutney is usually served with varieties of different chaats like Pani Puri, Dahi Vade, Ragda Patties, Samosa etc, it can be made in batches as it remains good for good amount of days when refrigerated. The chutney tastes sweet plus tangy.
Let's take a brief look at the recipe for making the chutney.


Ingredients:

• Dates (deseeded), 5-6
• Tamarind (deseeded), 2-3 tblspn
• Jaggery, 1-2 tblspn
• Roasted cumin powder, 1/4 tspn
• Red chilli powder, 1/4 tspn
• Coriander powder, 1/4 tspn
• Salt, 1/4 tspn

Recipe:

• Take a deep pan, add dates and deseeded tamarinds.

• Add sufficient water and keep it on high flame.
• Once it starts boiling, medium the flame and boil till dates and tamarind are tender, which takes around 7-8 mins.

• Then add jaggery.

• Add red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt.
• Simmer for 3-4 mins.
• Taste and adjust spices according to you choice.
• Put off the flame and let the chutney cool down.
• Once it cools, grind it to a fine paste.
• If you want you can strain the chutney, otherwise pour it in a clean jar and refrigerate.
• It stays good for upto 10-12 days.
• Serve with chaats!

Note:

• If you do not have jaggery, you can use sugar.
• If you want tangy tamarind chutney, skip the dates, just add tamarind and jaggery in enough water and cook till it reaches the desried consistency.