Data Tamarind Chutney (Khajur Imli ki Chutney)

This sweet and sour chutney blend is a must for all chaat recipes. This can be stored refrigerated for up to a month and deep frozen for more than 6 months.

Makes 2 cups.

Ingredients

2 cups dates (khajur), deseeded
1/4 cup tamarind (imli), deseeded
1 cup jaggery (gur), grated
1 teaspoon chilli powder
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste

Method

1. Wash the dates and tamarind and place them in a saucepan.

2. Add the jaggery, chili powder, asafoetida, salt and 4 cups of water and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

3. Cool and strain the mixture through a sieve.

4. Use as required. Store refrigerated.