Date Chutney

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Course : Chutney
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 3
 

Ingredients:

8 ounces Pitted medjool dates
1/4 teaspoon Red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Cumin powder
3 Cup Water
1/2 teaspoon Tamarind paste
 

Preparation:

This recipe calls for tamarind paste, a sweet-and-sour flavoring made from the beanlike tamarind fruit. If you can't find tamarind paste, add 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup vinegar to dates during cooking. Place dates in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Cook until soft and tender, about 25 minutes. Or cook dates for 15 minutes in a pressure cooker. Set cooked dates aside to cool. Puree dates in small batches in a food processor or blender, adding a little water as needed to make a smooth paste. Melt tamarind and spices to pureed dates. Stir well. Add more water as needed to make a thick sauc