Name: Date and tamarind chutney
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 cinnamon sticks; 5 cardamom pods, bruised; 2 teaspoon cloves; 3 1/2 cup (500 grams) seeded dried dates; 1 1/2 cup (375 millilitres) white vinegar; 1/2 cup (110 grams) firmly packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoon coarse cooking salt; 1/4 cup (60 millilitres) vegetable oil; 2 tablespoon tamarind concentrate; 2 teaspoon chilli powder

Date and tamarind chutney

This deliciously sweet dried fruit chutney goes perfectly on sandwiches, with roast meat, or on the side of a spicy Indian curry.

Ingredients

2 cinnamon sticks

5 cardamom pods, bruised

2 teaspoon cloves

3 1/2 cup (500 grams) seeded dried dates

1 1/2 cup (375 millilitres) white vinegar

1/2 cup (110 grams) firmly packed brown sugar

2 teaspoon coarse cooking salt

1/4 cup (60 millilitres) vegetable oil

2 tablespoon tamarind concentrate

2 teaspoon chilli powder

Method

1.Place cinnamon, cardamom and cloves in centre of 20cm muslin square; tie tightly with kitchen string.

2.In a large saucepan, combine muslin bag with remaining ingredients; bring to the boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat.

3.Simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes or until dates are soft. Remove and discard spice bag before using.

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