Sweet Tamarind Chutney Recipe

Ingredients:
Fresh Tamarind - 200 gms, without seeds and strings
Jaggery - 1/2 kg, roughly chopped
Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsp
Salt - 1 1/2 tsp
Dates - 4, finely chopped

Method:
1. Wash the tamarind and soak it in 2 cups of warm water for 15 minutes, till it softens.
2. Cook the tamarind with the soaking water on moderate heat for 10-12 minutes till a thick pulp is formed.
3. Remove from heat and extract the pulp.
4. Cook the pulp on moderate heat.
5. Add pieces of jaggery while stirring continously till they form a cohesive blend.
6. Add the chilli powder and salt.
7. Remove from flame when a jam consistency is reached.
8. Add the dates and set aside till cool.
9. Pour it into a glass bottle and refrigerate.
10. Use as required.