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Date Chutney


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  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 375ml (1½ cups) of chutney, serves 8 people 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Elevate your dishes with this rich and sweet Date Chutney recipe. It's a perfect balance of flavors, ideal for enhancing a variety of meals!


Ingredients

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  • 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) vegetable oil
  • 5 grams (1 teaspoon) mustard seeds
  • 5 grams (1 teaspoon) cumin seeds
  • 5 grams (1 teaspoon) fennel seeds
  • 5 grams (1 teaspoon) ginger, grated
  • 200 grams (1 cup) tamarind pulp
  • 250 grams (1 cup) pitted dates, chopped
  • 200 grams (1 cup) brown sugar
  • 5 grams (1 teaspoon) red chili powder
  • 2.5 grams (1/2 teaspoon) turmeric powder
  • 2.5 grams (1/2 teaspoon) cinnamon powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fennel seeds. Sauté them until they start to crackle.
  2. Add the grated ginger and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped dates, tamarind pulp, and grated jaggery to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
  4. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, and cinnamon powder to the saucepan. Mix everything together.
  5. Season with salt according to your taste.
  6. Add water to the saucepan, starting with 120 milliliters (1/2 cup). You can adjust the amount of water later to achieve your desired consistency.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and let the chutney simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The dates should soften and the flavors should meld together.
  8. If the chutney becomes too thick, add a little more water and continue to simmer until you reach the desired consistency.
  9. Once the chutney is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it cool down.
  10. Once cooled, transfer the chutney to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier chutney, you can skip this step.
  11. Taste the chutney and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more jaggery for sweetness or more chili powder for spiciness, according to your preference.
  12. Transfer the chutney to a clean, airtight jar or container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month.
  13. This unique date chutney is a perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes, such as samosas, pakoras, or even spread on sandwiches. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use jaggery instead of brown sugar if you can get hold of it.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Chutney
  • Method: Boil
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 268
  • Sugar: 54.9 g
  • Sodium: 34.1 mg
  • Fat: 2.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 65.2 g
  • Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 1.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg