Ingredients

• 100 g - deseeded soft dates, chopped
• 100 g - tamarind or amchoor
• 250 g - jaggery, grated
• 1 tbsp - musk melon seeds, skinned
• 1 tsp - cumin powder
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - crushed mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp - black salt
• 2 to 3 cloves - garlic, crushed (optional)
• Salt - to taste

How to Make Dates Chutney

• Soak amchoor or tamarind in 250 ml water, for 30 minutes.
• Boil it in the same water till mushy and thick.
• Cool a little, strain and keep aside.
• Boil dates in 200 ml water, till it is almost dry.
• Add jaggery, stir till it melts and take off fire.
• Add prepared paste and all other ingredients.
• Cool completely before storing in airtight container.
• Refrigerate and use as a chutney.