Sweet Tamarind Chutney
Sweet tamarind chutney is a lip-smacking condiment that is an integral part of Indian street foods and chaat. Also called imli chutney, meethi chutney, or saunth ki chutney, it is made using tamarind and jaggery. The perfectly balanced sweet and sour taste is so good, that you can't get enough of it. Serve it with samosa, patties, chaat, or with your favorite finger foods. Vegan, gluten-free, and ready in 15 minutes.
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 127kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup tamarind concentrate
- 1 cup jaggery
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon fennel powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cup water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine tamarind paste, jaggery, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add the ground cumin, ground fennel, ginger powder, chili powder, black salt, and salt.
- Mix well and simmer for 15 minutes until the chutney becomes thick. Simmer until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
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Notes
Typically, fresh tamarind is used to make this chutney; however, I am using tamarind paste. It is very convenient to use and the chutney is ready in 15 minutes. Tamarind concentrate is available in Indian/Asian grocery stores, supermarkets, and online stores like Amazon.
Jaggery can be replaced by dark brown sugar or molasses. Start with the same amount as mentioned in this recipe and add more as needed once the chutney begins to thicken.
Always use a clean and dry spoon when you are using it.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg