Dates Pickle

Ingredients
dates 250 gms 35 dates
ginger shredded 1 tbsp
garlic cloves 1 tbsp'
green chillies 2-3 chopped
mustard seeds 1/4 cup
cumin seeds 1/4 tsp
chilly powder 2 tsp
turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
asafoetida powder 1/2 tsp
salt 1 tsp
sugar 1/4 cup
oil 2-3 tbsp
vinegar 1/3 cup
water 1/4 cup
curry leaves few

Method
-Chop the dates in small pieces.
-Make a paste with chilly powder ,mustard seeds,cumin seeds & water in the blender.The mustard seeds & cumin seeds can just split up.
-Heat oil in a pan and when the oil is hot ,add the ginger shredded,garlic chopped, green chillies & curry leaves.Add the turmeric powder and asafoetida powder
-Add the chilly paste and vinegar.Bring to a boil.Add the chopped dates and cook for 5-7 minutes till the vinegar is absorbed and dates are softened and cooked.There will be some soft dates pieces left behind to add a nice chewy texture.
-Add the sugar & salt.Put off flame.


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