Date Tamarind Chutney

Date tamarind chutney blends sweet pitted dates with tangy tamarind, cumin, and chili for an easy stovetop condiment ready in about 20 minutes.

Prep: 3 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 12 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted dates
• 2 tbsp tamarind concentrate
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.25 tsp chili powder
• 0.5 tsp salt

Cooking instructions

1. Combine the dates, tamarind concentrate, water, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a small saucepan. (about 1 min)
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dates are very soft and the mixture is thickened. (about 15 min) — Simmer
3. Transfer the hot mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Cool completely, then refrigerate in a covered container. (about 5 min)