Dry Dates Pickle

A sweet, tangy, and spiced condiment, Dry Dates Pickle is made with tender boiled dates stuffed with ground spices and preserved in lemon juice.

Ingredients

• 250 g dry dates
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 5 tsp coriander powder
• 5 tsp aniseed (saunf) powder
• 2 tsp white cumin powder
• ¾ to 1 cup lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Boil the dry dates until slightly tender.
2. Remove the stones carefully, keeping the dates whole. Pat dry with a clean cloth.
3. Mix coriander powder, aniseed powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and a little salt.
4. Stuff this spice mixture into the dates.
5. Place the stuffed dates in a clean, sterilized jar.
6. Mix lemon juice with a little salt and pour over the dates, ensuring they are completely submerged.
7. Set aside for 7 days, shaking the jar every alternate day.
8. The pickle will be ready to serve after a week.

Serving Suggestion: Pairs well with Indian breads, rice dishes, or as a tangy side to snacks.