Dates and Tamarind Chutney with Jaggery

Name: How to cook Dates and Tamarind Chutney with Jaggery - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 15-20 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

ZMA

Dates and Tamarind Chutney with Jaggery

#boxweek16 #cookpadindia #chutney 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. I usually make both the versions, first one with Jaggery and the second one with Sugar. The process remains the same for both. In this particular one, I have used Jaggery. It's a perfect accompaniment to various Chaats, Dahi Bhallas, Pakoras etc. It's also an excellent Dip for many a delightful Snacks. The uses are many and the list is endless. You just go on and on with this amazing Chutney. A little tangy and a bit sour, it's just right for many an occasions. Enjoy Cooking with Zee!

Ingredient

Food ration :

15-20 servings

Cooking time :

20-25 minutes

1 cup

pitted Dates

1/4 cup

Tamarind seedless

1 tbsp

Cumin powder roasted

1 tbsp

Red Chilli powder

1 tsp

Salt

1/2 cup

Jaggery

1 tsp

Dry Ginger powder or Saunth

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Add tamarind and dates to a pan along with water. Also add the rest of the ingredients except jaggery. Meanwhile melt jaggery adding a little water on a medium high heat. Keep an eye on it as it is being on the gas.

* Step 2

Simmer on a medium high heat. After the mix softens in about 10 minutes, add melted jaggery and mix well.

* Step 3

Let it cool down a bit. Blend into a smooth semi solid paste. Store it in airtight containers and refrigerate for the later use.

* Step 4

Use it according to taste and preference. Make it thin by adding little water whenever you need a thinner consistency Chutney. It's best if it's kept in the freezer if you have made it in larger quantities. Take out some and use as required. Keep a major part of it in the freezer only in such cases. And always use glass bottles or canisters for storing it. Enjoy!

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