30/07/2025
Here’s a simple and tasty Dates and Imli (Tamarind) Chutney recipe, commonly used with chaats, samosas, or as a dip.
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🍯 Dates & Imli Chutney (Khajur Imli Chutney)
Ingredients:
Seedless dates (Khajur) – 1 cup (approx. 150g)
Tamarind (Imli) – ½ cup (soaked in warm water, about 75g)
Jaggery (Gud) – ½ cup (adjust to taste)
Water – 2 to 2.5 cups
Roasted cumin powder – 1 tsp
Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
Dry ginger powder (saunth) – ½ tsp (optional)
Black salt – ½ tsp
Salt – to taste
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Instructions:
1. Soak Tamarind:
Soak tamarind in warm water for 15–20 minutes. Squeeze to extract pulp and discard the fiber/seeds.
2. Cook Dates:
In a saucepan, combine dates, tamarind pulp, jaggery, and 2 cups water. Bring it to a boil.
3. Simmer:
Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until dates soften and everything blends well.
4. Blend:
Once slightly cooled, blend to a smooth paste. Strain for a smooth texture (optional).
5. Add Spices:
Return to pan. Add cumin powder, chilli powder, dry ginger powder, black salt, and regular salt. Simmer 2–3 more minutes.
6. Cool & Store:
Let it cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2–3 weeks.
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✅ Tips:
Add more jaggery if you prefer it sweeter.
Can be frozen in small batches for months.
Tastes better after resting for a few hours.
Want a no-sugar version or diabetic-friendly option too?
