Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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 125      gram          stoned dates -- chopped (4oz)
  50      grams         seedless raisins -- (2 oz)
 250      milliliter    boiling water -- (8 fl oz)
   1 1/2  teaspoons     chilli powder
   2      teaspoons     ground cumin
   2      teaspoons     tamarind concentrate
   2      teaspoons     soft brown sugar
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salt or to taste

Preparation:

Soak the dates and raisins in hot water, cover and set aside for 30 minutes. Put all the ingredients in an electric blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish. Note: This chutney will keep for 5-6 weeks in a moisture-free airtight jar in the fridge.