khajoor chutney

Ingredients

• 1 pack pitted date 250 gm
• 1 c seedless tamarind
• 2 c vinegar
• 1/4 c jaggery grated
• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 c mustard oil
• Roast (1/2 tsp mustard seed,1/4 tsp black seeds(kalonji),1/4 tsp methi seeds, 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp coriander seeds, 5-6 whole red chilli)
• 1/4 tsp ginger powder
• 1/4 tsp black salt

Directions

1. soak the dates and tamarind in vinegar over night.
2. In the morning cook over low heat with Jaggery and salt until soft, mushy and thick.
3. Take off the stove, and strain through a sieve to get a thick lumpy saucy texture.
4. Put back on stove and bring to a boil.
5. Grind the roasted seasoning into a fine powder
6. Heat the oil add the seasoning, ginger powder and black salt, pour this over the thick chutney & cook stirring  over low flame for 15 min.
7. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
8. Store in air tight jars and use as needed with samosas, Pakoras & .....