How to make Sweet Tamarind Chutney -

A must for chaats - sweet and sour chutney.

Sanjeev Kapoor

This recipe is from the book No Oil Cooking.

Main Ingredients : Tamarind,seedless , Jaggery (gur) (गुड़)

Cuisine : Indian

Course : Pickles, Jams and Chutneys


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Sweet Tamarind Chutney

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History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines.  The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions. 
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.    

Prep Time : 41-50 minutes

Cook time : 26-30 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Taste : Sweet & Sour

Ingredients for Sweet Tamarind Chutney Recipe

  • Tamarind,seedless 1 cup

  • Jaggery (gur) grated 1 1/4 cups

  • Cinnamon 1 inch stick

  • Raisins 2 tablespoons

  • Salt to taste

  • Black salt (kala namak) 1/4 teaspoon

  • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon

  • Roasted cumin powder 1 teaspoon

  • Dry ginger powder (soonth) 1 1/2 teaspoons

Method

Step 1

Soak the tamarind in two cups of warm water for half an hour. Extract pulp and strain to remove seeds and fiber. Take a heavy bottom pan, add the tamarind pulp and jaggery. Cook on low heat.

Step 2

Add cinnamon stick and cook for fifteen minutes. Add raisins, salt, black salt, red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder and dry ginger powder.

Step 3

Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Store in an air tight container.

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