Tamarind Chutney or Imli Chutney







Tamarind Chutney or Imli Chutney is a very delicious sweet & sour sauce which is made up by tamarind , jaggery/sugar & different spices. You can make it very easily & can store it in refrigerator for more than a month. The good thing is that you make it once & can use with multiple Indian food items like Dahi vada, Samosa,Kachori, Sev Puri & also with different chat items. So let's begin to make it...   



Ingredients---

  • Tamarind - 1 Cup 
  • Jaggery 1 Cup (Take broken pieces) 
  • Water - as per need
  • Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
  • Cumin Powder 1 tsp
  • Salt - as per test


Method---


  • Soak tamarind for at least 1 hour in normal water or 15-20 mins in hot water. 
  • Mash it using hand & then strain it through strainer or clean cotton cloth.
  • Discard tamarind pulp & keep the tamarind water.
  • Add this tamarind water into a pan.
  • Add jaggery ,salt,red chili powder,cumin powder & water(if needed).
  • Cook it on medium flame for at least 15-20 mins.
  • Keep stirring at regular interval.
  • Remove the pan from heat and let it cool properly.
  • Transfer it in a clean glass jar and store in refrigerator so that you can use it for long time. 
  • Use it as & when required.

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