3 small pieces (golf ball size) jaggery (Indian raw sugar) or ½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Water as needed
1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
Directions
Put dates, salt and jaggery or sugar in a small microwave safe bowl. Cover with enough water so that dates are immersed in the water. Cover with plastic wrap. Cut a 1 inch slit in the middle to escape steam. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes in the microwave. Remove the plastic wrap and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked dates into blender and add tamarind pulp. If there is little water left in the bowl, add more water to cover dates and blend it into smooth consistency (slightly thinner than ketchup). Taste the chutney and adjust seasoning. Pass the chutney through a fine sieve and serve cold with samosa, fritters, etc. This makes about 1 cup chutney.
You can also add ¼ teaspoon each of chili powder, cumin powder and coriander powder to make it more flavorful.
Recipe by Lovely Masala at http://www.lovelymasala.com/recipe-gujarati-chutney/