Sweet Tamarind Chutney

 

Tamarind chutney is a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy condiment commonly used in Indian cuisine. It’s especially popular as an accompaniment to snacks and street foods like samosas, pakoras, chaat, and pani puri.

Sweet Tamarind Chutney

Ingredients 

Tamarind 120gm

Khajur 120gm

Jaggery 450gm

Hot water 4 cup

Salt 2tsp

Black salt 2tsp

Red chilli powder 2tsp

Sugar 2tbsp

Fennel powder 2tsp

Roasted jeera powder 2tsp

Chaat masala 1/2tsp 

Method 

Take a bowl add Tamarind,khajoor, jaggery and hot water keep for one hour

Now grind it make a fine puree and stain it

Now take a pan add stain puree,water, all above ingredients accept funnel powder

Now boil it for 5 min

Switch off the gas add funnel powder mix well and cool it.

🔥 Flavour Profile:

• Tangy from the tamarind.
• Sweet from jaggery or sugar.
• Spicy (optional) from chili powder or pepper.
• Earthy and aromatic from roasted cumin and ginger.

🍽️ Common Uses:

• As a dip for fried snacks like samosas or kachoris.
• Drizzled over chaat items like aloo tikki, dahi puri, and bhel puri.
• Mixed with yogurt to make a cooling side dish or raita.
• As a flavor enhancer in wraps and sandwiches.

🥄 Storage:

• Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 weeks.
• It also freezes well in small portions for long-term use.