Recipe - Date Chutney

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 small shallots, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
• 1 cup chopped pitted dates (4 ounces)
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt

Method:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown at edges, 3 minutes. 
2. Add mustard seeds and cook, stirring, until beginning to pop, 1 minute. 
3. Add remaining ingredients and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. 
4. Reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 6 minutes. 
5. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

Notes:

• To store, refrigerate, up to 3 weeks
• Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/344289/date-chutney