Dates Pickle
Divya Manu Nandavarik @cook_7819262
There is no better honor you can do to the yummiest biriyani , than if you can accompany it with a delicious dates pickle. Back in good old Cochin, my brother used to get me this dates pickle from Malabar Chips - the yummiest ever! And so, when he told me that they have limited stock for the season and could not send me 'my quota', I set about making my own! Tried to visualize the taste in my mind , and with a little bit of googling came up with this treat!
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- 1
Before you start assembling the ingredients, soak the tamarind in some warm water. Soak the jaggery in another cup of warm water.
- 2
Heat the pan. Add oil. Once the oil start smoking, reduce heat and add the green chillies and ginger, followed by the onions.
- 3
Once onions turn soft, add the chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and curry leaves.
- 4
In about a minute, add the dates, and continue to saute. The onions should not brown, and should remain soft.
- 5
Now, add the water in which the tamarind was soaked in. Let it cook in medium flame. Add more water to the tamarind, and continue to add the water to the cooking dates mixture, till all the pulp of the tamarind has been extracted. Keep stirring occasionally.
- 6
Add salt.
- 7
By now, the jaggery would have dissolved in the water. When the water content in the cooking mixture has reduce to one fourth, add this jaggery water to the mixture. Continue to cook on low flame till a jam like consistency is reached. Turn off gas. If using honey, this is the time to add it.
- 8
Finger licking yummy dates pickle is ready. Greatest accompaniment to biriyani/pulao, or as a side to dosa/chapathi or as a sandwich spread. The tanginess of the tamarind, the natural sweetness of the dates and the spice from the chilies and ginger together constitute the killer combo!
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A food lover by nature, and a firm believer that the shortcut to anyone's heart is through the stomach :)Love everything about cooking - and I feel that when it comes to food all 5 senses unite to savor it.The craving of the mind, the aroma from the kitchen, the sizzling and bubbling sounds from the pans, the sight of the dish and relish of taste buds. Not to mention, the content of the tummy and happiness of the heart - yes bringing a dish to the table definitely gives me a high!Hope I am able to transmit my vibes to you through my recipes!
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