Tamarind Chutney

From Amrikan by Khushbu Shah

Haven’t tried these yet, but I just got tamarind concentrate, so I will!

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup pitted dates (preferably Medjool)

1/4 cup tamarind concentrate

1 1/4 cups water, divided

3 Tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

DIRECTIONS:

1) Combine the dates, tamarind, 1/2 cup water, sugar and salt in InstaPot or microwave-save bowl.  Cook for 3 minutes on high pressure in IP or cover and microwave for 3 minutes, stir and re-cover, and microwave another 3 minutes.

2) Transfer the date mixture to a blender and add the chili powder, cumin and remaining 3/4 cup water and blend until smooth.  Let cool before serving.

TO PREPARE TAMARIND CHUTNEY WITH AMCHUR:

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup pitted dates

1/4 cup amchur

1.5 cups water, divided

3 Tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

Same directions as above, including the amchur in the microwave step.