Ingredients
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1/2
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1/2
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2
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1/2
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1/2
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1/2
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1
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3/4
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Directions
Tamarind – Date Chutney ( Sweet Indian Chutney),The quantities are guesstimates. You can adjust everything for your taste. Updated 4/3/06 – Addition of ginger powder. Improved the steps,This is a real winner in my book!
I left the lid off the date concoction for cook time of two hours. I wasn’t sure whether to keep lid on or off. A lot of the water evaporated so I ended up having to add water because it was very thick.
The flavor after a night in the fridge…one word: WOW.
I made this chutney along with Cilantro Mint chutney to go with Samosas and Chickpea Fritters.
This Tamarind-Date Chutney would be good just to have a staple in the fridge. I can see it going well with a lot of things. It’s almost like jam only way better with it’s sweet and sourish plum like tang!
It makes a pretty big batch, too.,Wonderful and delicious in every way. It was absolutely perfect with the Indian Samosa’s #15348. I actually didn’t have any tamarind paste, but I was able to get a package of tamarind pods. I have never used these before, but I soaked them in water as suggested and scraped the paste off of the seeds after they softened. I ended up with only half the amount that the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. Thanks for posting this recipe.
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Steps
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Done
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Place the Jaggery, Dates and Water in a Deep Boiling Pan For About 2 Hours. |
2
Done
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After the Dates Become Smooth, Blend in a Mixer Till Smooth. |
3
Done
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Strain and Transfer to the Pan Again. |
4
Done
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Add the Tamarind Paste and Seasoning. |
5
Done
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Boil Till Thick Enough to Coat the Back of a Spoon Thinly. |
6
Done
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Cool Again. Store in Clean Airtight Bottles and Refrigerate. |
7
Done
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Shelf Life of About a Month in the Refrigerator. |
8
Done
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* Here, I Have Used Tamarind Paste. but in Case You Do not Have Tamarind, Soak the Tamarind in Water and Extract Its Paste. |
9
Done
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What I Usually Do Is Use Dry Tamarind Powder Which I Get from Indian Grocery Stores. |