Dates Pickle

Dates pickle is a different kind of pickle with equal proportion of sweet , hot and sour taste.
What you need for Dates pickle:

• Dates- 1 cup(de-seeded and cut in to small pieces)
• Chilli powder- 2 tbsp
• Garlic - 2pods
• Green Chilli- 2 chopped
• Curry leaves- few
• Mustard seed- 1 tbsp
• Fenugreek seeds-1/2tbsp
• Ginger-garlic paste-1 tbsp
• Vinegar- 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste

The Preparation method:

• Heat oil in a pan.Splutter mustard seed and fenugreek seeds.
• Add ginger-garlic paste,chopped garlic(optionl),curry leaves,salt,chilli powder and green chilli.
• Saute till the raw smell goes off.
• Add vinegar and dates.Pour little boil water and mix well.
• Switch off the gas and allow it to cool.
• Sweet and sour  dates pickle is ready to be served with rice or roti.