Dates pickle is made from dates, sugar, and a variety of powdered aromatic spices. Go through my recipe to explore the process for making dates pickle at home.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Dates pickle is an enticing condiment that will enhance the taste of your meals.
- Store the pickle in a clean, dry, and airtight container and keep it in your fridge, preferably with a layer of oil, to prolong its shelf life and freshness.
- Serve the pickle with various Indian breads, rice dishes, snack items, sandwiches, salads, curries, and stews.
- Dates pickle taste sweet, tangy, and spicy.
- Other similar pickles are Chili Pickle (Mirch ka Achar), Mango Pickle (Aam ka Achar), Lime Pickle (Limboo ka Achar), Garlic Pickle (Lehsun ka Achar), Radish Pickle (Mooli ka Pickle), and Carrot Pickle (Gajar ka Achar).
The Ingredients:
- 500 gram dates
- 1 tbsp fennel seed powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1½ tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 2 tbsp mango powder
- ½ tbsp black pepper power
- ½ tbsp garam masala powder
- ½ tbsp rock salt powder
- Water as required
I got this pickle recipe from a crafts vendor at a local mela. She was selling hand-painted pots, and while I browsed, I asked what she eats during such long workdays. She opened her tiffin and even offered me a bite. The food was delicious, and it felt tastier with the pickle alongside.
When I asked, she gladly shared the recipe. I tried it the next day. My husband said it was earthy and artistic, and the boys loved the creativity. Now, it is our fair-day meal. That experience reminded me that creativity is not only limited to paint and pots, but it simmers on stoves too, blending simplicity with a personal flair.
How to Make Dates Pickle? (Step by Step Guide with Images)
Step 1: Heat a frying pan and add 1 cup of sugar.
(Pro tip: You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference.)
Step 2: Add a little bit of water.
Step 3: Incorporate the dates into the sugar and stir.
Step 4: Add ½ tbsp black pepper powder, ½ tbsp garam masala powder, and ½ tbsp rock salt powder & mix well.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp mango powder.
Step 6: Add 1½ tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder and mix thoroughly.
Step 7: Add a little water and cook, ensuring an even mixture.
Step 8: Add ½ cup more water and cook for some time.
Step 9: Add 1 tbsp crushed fennel seeds and mix.
Step 10: Your Dates Pickle is now ready to be served.
Recipe Card
Dates Pickle | Khajur ka Achar
Ingredients
- 500 gram dates
- 1 tbsp fennel seed powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1½ tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 2 tbsp mango powder
- ½ tbsp black pepper power
- ½ tbsp garam masala powder
- ½ tbsp rock salt powder
- Water as required
Instructions
- Heat a frying pan and add 1 cup of sugar. (Pro tip: You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference.)
- Add a little bit of water.
- Incorporate the dates into the sugar and stir.
- Add ½ tbsp black pepper powder, ½ tbsp garam masala powder, and ½ tbsp rock salt powder & mix well.
- Stir in 1 tbsp mango powder.
- Add 1½ tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder and mix thoroughly.
- Add a little water and cook, ensuring an even mixture.
- Add ½ cup more water and cook for some time.
- Add 1 tbsp crushed fennel seeds and mix.
- Your Dates Pickle is now ready to be served.
