Tamarind date chutney

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup tamarind pulp
• 1/2 cup pitted dates, soaked in a cup of hot water
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 tsp pepper powder
• 1 1/2 tbsp jaggery
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp ginger powder (optional)
• salt  to taste

Method:

1. Blend the dates along with the tamarind pulp and 1/2 cup water in the blender till you get a smooth paste.
2. Transfer to a small pan and add the other 1/2 cup water,salt,pepper powder,jaggery,cumin powder and ginger powder.
3. Cook on medium heat until it comes to a boil. Turn off heat and let it cool to room temperature.