10 to 12 nos. of Khajur/Dates
Olive size Imli / Tamarind
2 tbsp Jaggery powder (Indian sweetener made from sugar cane juice) available in Indian store
1 tsp Jeera powder/Cumin seeds Powder
1 tsp Saunf powder / Fennel Seeds Powder
1 tsp Red Chili powder
1 tsp Black Salt or Chaat Masala
Salt to taste
Method:
Step 01) De seed the Dates and Tamarind and soak in water for about 10 mins
Step 02) Cook dates and tamarind together by adding 1 cup of water in a heavy bottom pan
Step 03) Once it becomes soft add cumin seeds powder, fennel seeds powder, black salt/chaat masala and red chili powder.
Step 04) Add salt and jaggery powder. Stir well and cook till the mixture thickens.
Keep aside to cool down.
Step 05) Then blend it in a mixer and store it in a dry air tight container. Refrigerate and use as required.
