Tamarind Chutney
Experience the tangy-sweet allure of homemade Tamarind Chutney, a must-have condiment in Indian cuisine. This easy-to-make recipe combines tamarind pulp, jaggery (or brown sugar), and an aromatic blend of spices like cumin, dry ginger, and garam masala to create a rich, flavorful sauce with the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. Ideal for drizzling over samosas, pakoras, or chaats, this versatile chutney takes just 30 minutes to prepare and can be stored in the fridge for up to three weeks, ready to transform any snack into an irresistible treat. Bursting with authentic flavors and a hint of heat, this Tamarind Chutney is destined to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tamarind pulp
- 2 cups Water
- 1.5 cups Jaggery (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Dry ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Black salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Place tamarind pulp in a medium saucepan and add 2 cups of water.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the tamarind is soft and the water is well-infused with its flavor.
Let the tamarind mixture cool slightly, then strain it through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the fibers and seeds. Use a spoon to press as much pulp as possible through the sieve. Discard the solids.
Return the tamarind water to the saucepan and add the jaggery or brown sugar.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the jaggery dissolves completely.
Add cumin seeds, dry ginger powder, red chili powder, garam masala, black salt, and regular salt.
Stir everything together and let it simmer for another 8-10 minutes, until the chutney thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and let the chutney cool completely.
Transfer to an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3234 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 447.7 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 406.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 1790 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
