Date chutney is a unique take on the classic sauce that you’re sure to love. Dates have been enjoyed throughout the Middle East and Asia for hundreds of years. The delicious fruit sweetens and thickens the chutney, making for a great bread spread. It’s a fun treat for anybody; it pairs well with vegetarian options, and equally well with meats, especially mutton. Packing this for lunch? Make sure you carry it in an insulated lunchbox or storage container
Health Benefits
Humankind’s love affair with the date has lasted ages. In that time spent eating so many dates, we’ve discovered many health benefits. Dates are a fantastic source of energy; eat them as a post gym workout snack to recover from fatigue. They’re also a traditional laxative and dietary aid because they have high concentrations of dietary fiber. Besides helping to ensure good bowel movements, the nicotine present in dates helps to treat intestinal disorders. So, try eating them next time you’re suffering from stomach pains.
Nutritional Values
Date chutney houses nutrients such as magnesium, potassium, manganese, sodium, and a blend of vitamins.
Ingredients
tsp tamarind paste: 1
tsp date powder: 1
water: 1 cup
tsp chilli- red: 1
tsp cumin powder: 1
ginger: ½ tsp
jagery: 1 tsp
salt to taste
How To Make Date Chutney
- Put the jaggery, water, and dates in a boiling water. This should run for 2 hours.
- Blend the mixture to smooth and strain back into the pan that contains previously boiled water.
- Add tamarind paste and other seasoning agents.
- Boil the mixture again until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spatula.
- Let cool to room temperature, pack in clear glass jars and refrigerate.
Spread prepared date chutney on toasts, salads, tacos or have with samosas, fritters, and kachoris!
Trivia
There are more than 200 varieties of dates.