About:

Tamarind dates spread is tangy and sweet, which is can be used in chaats, samosas etc., A chaat is incomplete without this spread to spruce it up. This chutney is healthy considering the ingredients and I replaced jaggary with honey. Though it is available in the supermarket in bottled form but homemade is economical and healthy without any added preservatives.

Yields: 1cup
Preparation time: 10mins
Cooking time: 10mins

Ingredients:

• Seedless tamarind-1/2cup
• Deseeded and chopped dates-1/2cup
• Honey-2-3tbsp
• Cumin powder-1/2tsp
• Dry ginger powder-1/2tsp
• Black salt/rock salt- 1/2tsp

Procedure:

• Soak tamarind and dates in 1cup water for 2-3hours.
• Add the soaked dates and tamarind in the blender/food processor and blend it to smooth paste.
• Now transfer the ground paste to the non-stick pan and cook on medium high flame for 3-4minutes.
• Add dry spices, cumin powder, black salt, dry ginger powder and simmer for 4-5minutes more.
• Turn off the flame ( strain through the strainer to remove the pulp )
• Add honey (More quantity can be added if you love more sweet in your dip)
• Allow it to cool down

Store in the airtight container in the refrigerator and use it when required.

Note:

• Spices can be personalised.
• If you prefer more sweet go ahead and add extra honey .
• Consistency can be altered by adding extra water while cooking.
• Link for baked healthy chaats