Khajur Imli Ki Chutney

Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Makes 2 cups.

Ingredients
2 cups dates (Khajur), deseeded
1/4 cup tamarind (Imli), deseeded
1 cup jaggery (Gur), grated
1 teaspoon chilli powder
pinch of asafoetida (hing)
Salt to taste

Method
1. Wash the dates and tamarind and place them in a saucepan.
2. Add the jaggery, chilli powder, asafoetida, salt and 4 cups of water and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Cool and strain the mixture through a sieve.
4. Use as required. Store refrigerated.

Tips
You can also purée the chutney in a food processor and then strain it.