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  • 14 Dates (Khajoor) (with the seeds removed)
  • 2 tsp. of Tamarind Paste
  • 50 grams of Jaggery
  • 1/2 tsp. of Salt
  • 1 tsp. of Red Chilli Powder (Pisi Lal Mirch)
  • 1 tbsp. of Cumin Powder (Pisa Zeera)
  • 1 tbsp. of Coriander Powder (Pisa Dhania)


1) Boil the dates for 15 to 20 minutes in hot water. Don't add water in excessive quantities. Add enough water to immerse the date seeds. Allow them to cool, and them put them in a mixer. Add the tamarind paste, salt, red chilli powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Grind into a fine paste, and pour into a ceramic container. Do not use steel / metal utensils. Add the Jaggery, and dissolve it into the mixture.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with Bun Kabab, Chicken Egg Rolls, Chicken Spring Rolls, Chicken Pakoray, Chicken Samosa, Egg Pakoray, Onion Bhaji, Pakoray, Shami Kabab, Vegetable Egg Rolls, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Vegetable Samosa, or any appetizer of your choice.
Degree Of Difficulty: Medium
Recipe Category: Sauces
Recipe Ethnic Group: Pakistani
Recipe Requested by, Sunia Imran (England)