Soak the dates and tamarind in boiling water so it comes up to 2 in. above the solids.
Leave overnight.
Rub the mixture through a sieve with a wooden spoon and add salt, chilli powder and sugar, tasting all the while so you end up with a well-balanced sweet/sour/hot sauce.
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