Ingredients

• 1/2 cup - thick tamarind pulp
• 1 cup - jaggery, grated
• 1/2 cup - brown raisins
• 1 tbsp - black raisins
• 1 tbsp - coarsely broken cashew or walnuts
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seed powder
• 1/2 tsp - chilli powder
• 1 tbsp - chopped mixed herbs or 1 tsp - any dried herbs or choice
• Salt to taste

How to Make Tamarind Raisin Relish

• Soak raisins in hot water, cashews separately in hot water.
• Strain tamarind pulp, leaving behind any dirt sediment. Add jaggery and half cup water.
• Pour into a deep vessel, bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
• Add all powders, salt, mix well.
• Add drained raisins, cashews, simmer for 5-6 minutes.
• Stir in herbs, and more jaggery or sugar if required.
• The liquid should coat the back of a spoon thickly.
• Take off fire, serve cold or warm, with pakodas, toasts.
• Can also be used for crudites, and fritters.