4cupsdates(khajur), deseeded - Or use 3 cups Dates + 1 cup Jaggery(Gur)
¼cuptamarind(imli), deseeded
1tspchilli powder
a pinch of asafoetida(hing) - optional
Instructions
Wash the dates and tamarind and place them in a saucepan.
Add the jaggery, chilli powder, asafoetida, salt and 4 cups of water and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Or pressure cook, hear about 4 whistles, about 8 minutes.
Cool and strain the mixture through a sieve.
Use as required. Store refrigerated.
Tips
I sometimes soak overnight, next day grind in food processor and strain for no cook version, specially when I want to freeze in bulk. I keep concentrate and use when needed.
You can also purée the chutney in a food processor and then strain it.