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Khajur Imli Chutney

khajur or dates chutney
A sweet, tangy, spicy dates and tamarind chutney.

Ingredients:
Pitted (Deseeded) Dates/Khajur - 2 cups
Tamarind/Imli - 1 cup
Ginger/Adrak - 1 inch piece
Cumin/Jeera Seeds - 1 1/2 tsp
Coriander/Dhania Seeds - 1 tsp
Dry Red Chilies - 4
Kala/Sendha Namak/Black Indian Salt - about 1/2 tsp

How to make Indian Khajur Imli Chutney:
  • Check for seeds in dates and tamarind. Soak both separately in water for about an hour. 
  • Grind soaked dates, soaked tamarind, roughly diced ginger, cumin, coriander seeds, dry red chilies and Kala namak to a fine chutney. About 1 - 2 cups water will be needed. Add more if required. Add Kala Namak to suit your taste.
  • Add jaggery or brown sugar while grinding the chutney if required. I did not add sugar.
Serve Khajur Chutney with Samosas, Pakodas, Cutlets.

Comments

  1. Slurp,wat a incredible and mouthwatering chutney..

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  2. delicious chutney goes well with so many yummy dishes

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  3. Sahi...It wud taste yum! I know..its best for every snack,works well with paranthas too!
    in pregnancy ladies crave for these kinds :)

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  4. Yum ..I never tried adding ginger in this chutney and that seems to be nice idea

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  5. Mouthwatering..looks superb,bookmarked.

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