Savory And Spicy Dates Tamarind Dip

• 1/4 cup Tamarind soaked in 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup Dates deseeded soaked in 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• Black salt as per taste
• 1/4 teaspoon Ginger powder

1. -Soak tamarind in 1/4 cup water and microwave for few seconds.Even soak dates in 1/2 cup of water and microwave for few seconds.
2. -Extract juice from tamarind and take in blender.Even transfer microwaved date pieces to blender after cooling them
3. -Now add all spices coriander powder,red chilli powder,cumin powder,Ginger powder and black salt.Blend to a smooth paste.
4. -Transfer the ground paste to sauce pan and add half cup of water.Bring the mixture to boil for 10 to 15 mins on medium heat until it becomes thick and pulpy.
5. -cool and store in air tight container. Make the consistency thin or thick as per your choice.

tamarind soaked, dates, water, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, black salt, ginger powder

Taken from food52.com/recipes/68596-savory-and-spicy-dates-tamarind-dip (may not work)