Imli Chutney Recipe (Indian Tamarind Chutney)
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Imli Chutney Recipe (Indian Tamarind Chutney)
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Tamarind Chutney (also referred to as Imli Chutney) is a sweet and tangy condiment originating from the North Indian cuisine. It is made by simmering tamarind pulp with jaggery, spices and dry ginger powder, creating a smooth, flavorful sauce that is commonly drizzled over chaats, snacks and fried delicacies. Since dried ginger powder is used this chutney it is also called Saunth Chutney.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup tamarind - tightly packed (imli), preferably without seeds
- 1.75 cups water or add as required
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger powder (saunth powder)
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper
- ½ cup chopped jaggery or as required - adjust as per your taste
- 1 teaspoon oil - any neutral tasting oil
- salt as required
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Instructions
Making tamarind pulp
- Soak tamarind in water overnight or for 4 to 5 hours in a small bowl or pan. You can rinse the tamarind prior to soaking it.
- After the tamarind have softened, the pulp can be made. With clean fingers, squeeze, press and extract he pulp from the tamarind in the same bowl or pan containing the water.
- Strain the pulp if you prefer and set it aside. Remember to remove the seeds if any and trash them.
Making imli chutney
- Heat oil in a small frying pan.
- Lower the heat and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
- Next add ginger powder, red chili powder, asafoetida.
- Stir to mix the ground spices and add the strained tamarind pulp. Cook for 2 to 3 mins.
- Add the jaggery and salt and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or more until the consistency thickens.
- Let the Imli Chutney cool.
- When cooled, store the Tamarind Chutney in an air-tight dry jar or container. Refrigerate and serve whenever required with chaat or snacks.
Notes
- Storage: You can easily store this tamarind chutney for about a week. You can even freeze it to last longer for a few months. Simply thaw before using.
- Consistency: You can change the consistency of the chutney as per your choice. Simply alter the amount of water (while soaking the tamarind) and make the imli chutney slightly thin or thick as per your requirements.
- Quality: Use fresh ingredients. Do not use aged tamarind as the taste of the chutney will be different and the color will be very dark.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or tripled to make for a big batch.
- Gluten-free option: For a gluten-free sauce, skip asafoetida.
- Storage: You can easily store this tamarind chutney for about a week. You can even freeze it to last longer for a few months. Simply thaw before using.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
752kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
177g
(59%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
1227mg
(51%)
Potassium
791mg
(23%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
147g
(294%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
1mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.2mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
3mg
Vitamin B6
0.1mg
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Vitamin E
2mg
Vitamin K
4µg
Calcium
153mg
(15%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
17µg
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Magnesium
121mg
Phosphorus
143mg
Zinc
0.3mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1small bowl
Amount Per Serving
Calories 752 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 752kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 177g | 59% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1227mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 791mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 147g | 294% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 3mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 17µg | |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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