Khubani aur kajoor ki Chutney Ramadan Special _ Khubani Ki Chutni #chefwajeeha #khubanikichatni

Here’s a **Khubani aur Kajoor ki Chutney** recipe — a perfect sweet and tangy delight for Ramadan! Let’s dive in!

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🌟 **Khubani aur Kajoor ki Chutney (Apricot & Date Chutney)** 🌟

🥘 **Ingredients:**

✅ **Main Ingredients:**
- 1 cup dried apricots (khubani) – soaked for 2-3 hours & chopped
- 1/2 cup dates (kajoor) – pitted & chopped
- 1/2 cup jaggery (gur) or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp black salt (kala namak)
- 1/2 tsp regular salt (or to taste)
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder (sonth) – optional for warmth
- 1 cup water (adjust for desired thickness)

✅ **For Tempering (Tarka):**
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai)
- 8-10 curry leaves (karipatta)
- 1-2 dried red chilies (whole)

✅ **For Garnish:**
- Fresh coriander leaves
- Slivered almonds or pistachios (optional for texture)

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🔥 **Step 1: Cooking the Chutney**
1. In a pan, add soaked and chopped apricots, dates, and water.
2. Cook on medium heat until the apricots and dates soften (10–15 minutes).
3. Mash the mixture gently with a spoon to get a chunky texture.
4. Add jaggery (or sugar), cumin powder, red chili powder, black salt, regular salt, chaat masala, black pepper, and ginger powder.
5. Mix well and let it cook until the chutney thickens and flavors meld together (another 10 minutes).
6. Adjust the sweetness or tanginess by adding more jaggery or a splash of lemon juice.

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🍲 **Step 2: Tempering (Tarka)**
1. Heat oil in a small pan.
2. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add curry leaves and dried red chilies. Sauté for 30 seconds.
4. Pour the tempering over the chutney and mix well.

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✨ **Step 3: Garnishing & Serving**
- Garnish with fresh coriander and slivered nuts for a festive touch.
- Let it cool and serve with samosas, pakoras, dahi baray, or even parathas!

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🔥 **Pro Tip:** This chutney tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week!

Would you like to pair this with a spicy green chutney or a creamy yogurt dip for Iftar? Let me know! 🌿✨🥭