Khajur Imli Chutney

This sweet & sour chutney is an essential accompaniment to most Indian chaats. No. of servings : 2 cupsPreparation time : 25 minsIngredients :2 cups Dates (Khajur) deseeded¼ cup Tamarind deseeded1 cup grated Jaggery1 tsp Chilli PowderA pinch of asafoetida (hing)Method :Wash the dates and place them in a saucepanAdd jaggery, chilly powder, asafoetida and 4 cups of waterBoil it on a medium heat for approx 20 minsAllow it to coolPuree the chutney in a food processor & then strain itUse as requiredTips/Variations :Jaggery makes the chutney sweeter, but one can omit it if you prefer a more tangy flavourThis chutney can be stored refrigerated for upto a month and deep frozen for more than 6 months.