Sweet Tamarind Chutney Recipe
Sweet Tamarind Chutney is a quick flavorful dip that makes chat items complete. It has a nice mix of sweet, tangy and mild spice which goes well with dahi puri, samosas, bhel puri and more. Just a spoon of this can lift up the whole plate. It brings that signature chat shop taste right into your home .It is popularly known as sweet chutney.
Servings5 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup jaggery
- ⅓ cup tamarind
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon jeera powder
- 1 and ½ cups water
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak tamarind in little water, just immersing level is enough. Crush jaggery and add ¼ cup of hot water to it and mash it well with a ladle so that it dissolves easily.
- Add tamarind mixture and jaggery water to a pan , add red chili powder, cumin powder and salt to it. Boil well for around 10 minutes until it is slightly thick. You can even add all the ingredients together and start boiling as shown in the video.
- .Look at the consistency it should be slightly sticky and thick. At this stage switch off and strain using a metal strainer. Cool down the chutney and store it.
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Notes
- Tamarind prep – Soak tamarind in hot or warm water for at least 15 minutes, then mash well using fingers or a spoon. Remove the seeds or fiber strands before cooking.
- Boiling time – Try not to switch off too early. If you switch it too early the chutney will be watery. I usually boil it until it turns sticky and slightly thick. This helps remove raw tamarind smell fully and also increases shelf life.
- Water usage – While using the chutney, take only the needed amount in a bowl and then dilute. Don’t mix water into the entire batch, else it won’t stay fresh for long.
- Spice adjustment – You can adjust red chilli powder based on your taste. If making for kids, reduce a bit. If you like spicier chutney, add a pinch of black salt also.
- Storage tip – Always use a clean dry spoon every time you take the chutney out. I store mine in a glass bottle in the fridge. It stays good for 2–3 weeks this way.
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Tamarind Chutney Recipe
Amount Per Serving (40 g)
Calories 52
Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0.04g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 9mg0%
Potassium 116mg3%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 126IU3%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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