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Tamarind Chutney is one of the all time favorites amongst Chutneys. You can serve it with appetizers, make chaat with it or serve with Dahi Bhallas. We always make a large quantity and freeze it so it is readily available at all times.
Ingredients:
Tamarind Concentrate – 2 tbsp
Water – 2 cups
Jaggery – 1/2 cup, powdered and packed
Salt – 1tsp or to taste
Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp or to taste
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Fennel Seeds ( Sauf) – 1 tsp, optional
Method:
- Heat 1 cup of water in the microwave, add in the Tamarind paste and mix well so that there are no lumps.
- In a saucepan on medium to high heat, pour in the diluted Tamarind mixture and the balance of the water. Allow it to come to a boil.
- Add in the powered Jaggery and reduce flame to Medium.
- Let the Jaggery melt and the mixture reduce to half. Keep stirring occasionally.
- While the above mixture is boiling, dry roast the Cumin and Fennel seeds and allow them to cool before you grind them to a powder.
- Mix in Salt, Fennel and Cumin Powders and Red Chili Powder. Stir and then remove from Flame.
- To get the correct consistency of the hot chutney, lift the stirring spoon out of the pan and make sure it lightly coats the spoon. Once the chutney cools, it will automatically thicken.
- Allow it to cool and store in a clean dry container.
- Makes about ½ cup of Chutney.
Tips:
- Tamarind Chutney has a long shelf life and should be kept refrigerated. It also freezes very well.
- You can also substitute Jaggery with about ½ cup of Brown Sugar or Regular Sugar.
- If you do not have Fennel Seeds, use only Roasted Cumin Powder.
- You can use 3 lime size balls of regular tamarind if you do not have the concentrate. Soak it in the 1 cup hot water and remove all the fiber and seeds from it.
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March 12th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Hi,
If I am using the regular tamarind what is the amt of water to be used apart from the 1 cup used in soaking the tamarind? Also what is thh shelf life of the chutney.
Thanks.
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March 12th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Hi Jaya,
Water amount depends on how much Tamarind are you using. If you use a golf ball amount of tamarind (with seeds), we would use 2 cups (16ozs) of water. The tamarind tastes vary by brands, so keep a close eye and you may need to adjust the jaggery, salt and the spices as well.
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June 1st, 2008 at 4:31 pm
remember the 1tsp garam masala…
love your site, you have truley spiced up my life!
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August 17th, 2008 at 1:08 am
An absolutely wonderful demonstration! This particular chutney is an excellent accompaniment to savoury moong bean pancakes.
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September 1st, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Awesome imli chutney! I made this for a party recently and everyone loved it!
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November 14th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Tried this recipe..it turned out great.
and being slightly on the tangy side..u dont have to pour lots over the dish..so its good for many Chaat sessions..
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December 15th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
really i like yr all recipes.
and sure i m gonna try this one.
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January 8th, 2009 at 6:20 am
It is wonderfully good…Thank you so much…
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January 8th, 2009 at 8:10 am
This chutney is really wonderful..But pls.give the correct ingredients.. pls. may I know whether it is 3/4 cup or 1/2 cup jaggery…Anyway your recipes are really cool..
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January 12th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Sorry about the typo — it is 1/2 cup of jaggery. The sweetness is really to taste so if 1/2 cup is not enough for you, you can add as much as you need.
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January 27th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Hello Anujaji, Hetalji
I have a question. Why do we need to cook the tamarind. some other websites just soak tamarind and strain. What is the difference betwenn cooked tamarind and using it raw
Please suggest and thanks in advance
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January 28th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Hi Madhuri,
Cooking the tamarind reduces the raw smell and flavor that some people find offensive. Tamarind can be eaten raw so it is not absolutely necessary to cook it.
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January 29th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Thank you
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January 29th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Hello Hetalji, Anujaji,
I have another question
For Panipuri, Bhelpuri this consistency is a little thick
Do you suggest i diliute this when using for the above
Please suggest
Thanks in advance
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January 30th, 2009 at 2:37 am
Hi Madhuri,
You can stop the cooking process at any point you see fit, depending on the consistency you need. Just remember, the cooled product will be much thicker than what it seems like on the stove. If you already have the chutney made and it’s too thick, then you can dilute it a bit with some warm water. The intensity and flavor may go down a bit.
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February 15th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Its a good recipe worth trying. Now a days Mannar DRI Tamarind Powder is available, it goes well.
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August 1st, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Your recipes are my favourite. Trully, they are amazing. Thank you!!!
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August 1st, 2009 at 10:52 pm
I love all ur recipes, and of course this one too. but i have a question.
in the ingridients u say, 2 cups water. and u dissolve the paste in 1 cup water.
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hetal Reply:
August 4th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
It is easier to dissolve the tamarind paste in less water and then add in the balance of the water later.
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October 21st, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Hi Hetal & Anuja,
Do you know the shortcut recipe to make this chutney using apple sauce? I had tasted it a while ago,but I’m not sure of the proportions
Please let me know if you get hold of that recipe.
Thanks,
Shakuntala
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hetal Reply:
October 22nd, 2009 at 3:36 am
Hi Sharkuntala,
Years ago, my mom used to make sweet chutney with Apple Butter, not apple sauce. The color of apple butter is dark brown and resembles tamarind. If I remember correctly, she only added roasted cumin powder, red chili powder and salt. The apple butter provided the sweetness as well as the tartness.
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Shakuntala Reply:
November 16th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Thank you sooo much Hetal.
Shakuntala
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