Dates and Tamarind Chutney

Dates and Tamarind chutney is the most important chutney in the preparation of chaat.

Ingredients:

1. Tamarind - 125 gm
2. Seedless dates - 8 to 10
3. Jaggery (powder/ grated) - 250 gm
4. Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
5. Cinnamon powder - a pinch
6. Black salt - 1/2 tsp
7. Salt - 1 1/4 tsp approx.

Procedure:

• Soak dates and tamarind in warm water for at least half an hour.
• Grind dates and tamarind to make pulp.
• Strain the pulp and add jaggery to it.
• Bring it to boil.
• Add ingredients numbering 4 to 7.
• Mix well.
• Let it cool and store it in a glass jar. (It lasts for 3 to 4 months after refrigeration)