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.