Sweet and Sour Tamarind Chutney

⏱ 25 mins 🍽 ['12', '1 1/2 cups'] 🌶 indian 🏷 Condiment

This quick Indian condiment creates a sweet and sour sauce from a simple blend of tamarind paste, dates, and palm sugar. Ground ginger and Kashmiri chilli powder provide a gentle warmth. The mixture is simmered, blended until smooth, and strained for a perfect consistency. It yields approximately 1 1/2 cups, ideal for serving with various dishes.

Sweet and Sour Tamarind Chutney

Ingredients

  • 4 medjool dates (40g), pitted
  • 1/3 cup (85g) tamarind paste (not concentrate)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2g) ginger powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1g) Kashmiri red chili powder (see note)
  • 1/3 cup (100g) palm sugar or light brown sugar

Method

  1. Place the pitted dates, tamarind paste, ginger powder, chilli powder, palm sugar, and 3/4 cup (175ml) of water into a small saucepan. Bring the contents to a boil, then take it off the heat. Cover the pan and let it stand for 10 minutes to allow the dates and tamarind to soften.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a blender and purée until completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as required. If the chutney seems too thick, incorporate hot water one tablespoon at a time. Finally, press the purée through a fine-mesh strainer to eliminate any fibrous pieces before storing in a sealed container.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium5000 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCondiment
Cuisineindian
AuthorSohla El-Waylly