Khajur Imli ki Chutney (Sweet Chutney)
Khajur imli ki chutney is a tangy & sweet condiment had with Indian chaats. This sweet chutney is made with Seedless or Pitted Dates, Jaggery and Tamarind!
Ingredients
- 100 gms seedless Dates (or remove seeds)
- 75 gms seedless Tamarind (or remove tamarind)
- 4 Tbsp Jaggery or Gud (or sugar) - adjust to taste
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Ginger Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
Instructions
- Soak the tamarind and dates separately in warm water for 1 hour. If they're not seedless, them remove the seeds. Add to blender & blend with a little water until you have a smooth puree. Pass through a sieve to have a smooth and homogenous mixture.
- Add the dates and tamarind extract along with 2 cups of water in a heavy bottomed pan. Add all the other ingredients, and mix well. Cook on medium heat, stirring every minute or two. Cook until raw smell disappears and you have a thick paste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Let it cool completely. Store in sterilized jars in the refrigerator for upto 12 months. You can use as is (as a thick chutney), or loosen it up to your desired consistency with some water.
Notes
- Dates: if your dates are dry and hard, just soak in warm water for about an hour, they’ll soften, and then you can remove the seeds!
- Tamarind: you can adjust the amount of tamarind based on how Khatta/tangy you want the chutney to be
- Jaggery / Gud: this adds to the sweetness of the chutney, and you can adjust it based on how sweet you like the chutney. If you don’t have this, you can use sugar or brown sugar or any sweetener you like