Vedic recipe directly imported from my ashram in Rishikesh in North India. Easy chutney that is both spicy and sweet and therefore really good for helping to digest your food. You can use it on flatbread, papadums, all Indian dishes and with cheese. You will need: 250 g pitted dates 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 tsp garam masala 2.50 dl water Cook the pitted dates in 2.5 dl

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