Sweet Tamarind Chutney (Imli Chutney)
This sweet, spicy and tangy Tamarind Chutney aka Imli Chutney is the perfect accompaniment to savoury snacks. You can store this condiment for up to 6 months.
Ingredients
- 100 g tamarind block
- ¾ cup jaggery (gur) crushed
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
Instructions
- Add the tamarind to a small pot and top with 2 cups of boiling water.
- Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes until the tamarind softens.
- Move the pot to the stove. Add the red chili powder, black salt, cumin powder, jaggery, and dry ginger powder and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Take off from the stove and let it cool to room temperature.
- When the tamarind mixture is cool enough, remove the seeds by squeezing between your fingers.
- Blitz the rest of the chutney in a blender till smooth.
- Pass through a sieve to remove any excess fibre.
- Store in an airtight glass jar and keep in the fridge for 3-4 weeks or freeze for up to 3-6 months.
- Serve it with samosas, chaats and pakoras.
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Notes
- Use the Indian or Pakistani variety of the tamarind for authentic taste.
- Jaggery is unprocessed brown sugar and has a very a distinctive taste. However, it can be replaced with brown sugar.
- Customize the chutney's thickness to suit your taste by adjusting its consistency. For a thinner dipping sauce, simply incorporate more water. Keep in mind that the chutney will thicken further as it cools in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a smoother chutney, strain it, but for a simpler option, blend it without straining.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mlCalories: 1kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.005gFat: 0.002gSaturated Fat: 0.001gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.005mgCalcium: 0.2mgIron: 0.01mg
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