Sweet (Dates, Tamarind) Chutney / ಖರ್ಜೂರ, ಹುಣಸೆ ಹಣ್ಣಿನ ಸಿಹಿ ಚಟ್ನಿ

Sweet dip prepared from Dates, Tamarind. Used in various Chat, Snacks recipes 

Ingredients:

15 Dates  /  ಖರ್ಜೂರ

Grape sized Tamarind  /  ದ್ರಾಕ್ಷೆ ಗಾತ್ರದ ಹುಣಸೆ ಹಣ್ಣು

Salt to taste  /  ರುಚಿಗೆ ತಕ್ಕಷ್ಟು ಉಪ್ಪು  

Lemon sized Jaggery  /  ನಿಂಬೆ ಗಾತ್ರದ ಬೆಲ್ಲ

1/2 tsp roasted Cumin seeds powder  /  ಹುರಿದ ಜೀರಿಗೆ ಪುಡಿ

1/3 tsp Chat Masala  /  ಚಾಟ್ ಮಸಾಲಾ

1/2 tsp Chilly powder  /  ಮೆಣಸಿನ ಹುಡಿ

Recipe:

Remove the seeds of dates and put it in bowl containing around 3/4 cup of hot water for about 15 mins.

Grind dates, tamarind, jaggery, cumin seeds powder, chat masala, chilly powder, salt into smooth paste by adding little amount of water. Add required amount of water, adjust the ingredients if required and bring this to boil. (The consistency should be like that of milkshake)

This can be used while preparing Chat items, Sandwiches, etc and can be served along with Samosas, Cutlets, etc. This can be preserved in a refrigerator/freezer for about 1-2 months.

Congress Kadle

Ingredients:
1 cup Peanuts / Ground Nuts / Shenga / Nelakadle
1 Garlic Clove
Big pinch of Asafoetida powder
1/3 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Chilly powder
1/2 tsp Chat Masala
Pinch of Dry Mango powder / Amchoor powder
Salt to taste
1 tsp Oil

Recipe:
Dry roast the peanuts in a pan or microwave and keep them aside for about 20-30 mins.

Remove the outer skin of peanuts and split it into halves as shown in the picture below.

Mash the garlic and add it to a heavy bottomed vessel/pan. Add oil and fry it in a medium flame until it turns golden in colour. Add asafoetida powder, turmeric powder and fry them for few seconds. Add peanuts, salt, mix well and switch off the flame. Add chilly powder, chat masala, dry mango powder and mix well.

Once it comes to room temperature store this in a airtight container. Serve along with tea/coffee.