Hot Sweet Date-Onion Chutney

There’s nothing better than having lots of condiments, little tastes of this and that, on hand to dab on during a meal, especially on rice. This unusual onion chutney (kanda ni chutney in Parsi) keeps well in the refrigerator, and it gives a delicious hot-and-sweet kick to any mouthful. The dates have a smoky sweetness, and the chiles a fresh heat.