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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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 750 ml
Calories: 2 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Indian , Pakistani
Ingredients
- 200 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, 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 Information
Serving
1ml
Calories
2kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
0.4g
(0%)
Protein
0.01g
(0%)
Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.001g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.001g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
2mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.02g
(0%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
0.3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.01mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 750ml
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ml | |
| Calories | 2kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.01g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.