Tamarind Chutney Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Tamarind | 100 gm |
| Jaggery Powder | 1/4 Cup or as you required |
| Dates | 20 (Paste) |
| Black Salt | 1/4 tsp or as you required |
| Cumin | 1 tsp (Crushed) |
| Red Chilli Powder | 1/2 tsp |
| Ginger Powder | 1 tsp |
Directions for Chutney:
Step 1: Place the tamarind in a bowl and cover it with 1.5 cups of hot water. Let it soak for about 30 minutes to soften.
Step 2: After soaking, use your hands to break down the tamarind and separate the pulp from the seeds and fibers. Strain the pulp through a sieve into a separate bowl, pressing down to extract as much pulp as possible. Discard the seeds and fibers.
Step 3: Pour the tamarind pulp into a saucepan, add dates paste and add the jaggery (or sugar) and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously until the jaggery (or sugar) dissolves completely.
Step 4: Now, Add the cumin powder, red chili powder, black salt, and ginger powder to the tamarind mixture. Continue to cook and stir for 15-20 minutes until the chutney thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 5: Once the chutney reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Store:
Transfer the Tamarind Chutney to a clean, airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It can be kept for several weeks when refrigerated.
Serve:
Enjoy it with samosas, pakoras, chaat, Dahi Bhalla, or as a dipping sauce for various snacks.
Note:
Adjust the sweetness and spiciness to suit your taste. You can also experiment with the spices to create your unique variation of Tamarind Chutney.
Benefits:
- Tamarind contains vitamins like vitamin C.
- Tamarind is rich in antioxidants, which are good for your health.
- Tamarind Chutney can be used to enhance the taste of various summer dishes like salads, grilled vegetables, and barbecues, making your meals more enjoyable.
- Sweet and sour flavors in Tamarind Chutney reduce the feeling of extreme thirst, preventing overconsumption of sugary or carbonated beverages.
- Tamarind Chutney has a refreshing, spicy flavor that provides a cooling sensation in hot weather, making you feel more comfortable.
- Tamarind liquid content and sweet taste can encourage hydration, which is crucial in preventing dehydration during the summer heat.