Dates Varattiyathu

Ingredients for Dates Varattiyathu:

1. Dates cut into 4 pieces after removing seeds – 1 cup
2. Tamarind – size of a gooseberry (made juice in 1 cup of water)
3. Chilli powder – 2 big spoons
4. Tomato cut into small pieces – 1
5. Onion cut into small pieces – 1
6. Curry leaves – 1 stalk
7. Sugar – 1 tsp
8. Mustard – ½ tsp
9. Garlic crushed – 1 tsp
10. Water – 1 cup
11. Salt – as needed
12. Coconut oil – 1 big spoon

Method of preparation of Dates Varattiyathu:

1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When it sputters, add curry leaves and garlic.
2. Sauté for a few seconds, and add onion and chilli powder.
3. Add tamarind water, tomato, sugar, salt, and 1 cup of water. Mix it well.
4. Add dates and cook well until water is absorbed. If needed, add extra water.