How long does Tamarind Chutney take?

1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 55 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Tamarind Chutney serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Tamarind Chutney vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Tamarind Chutney spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Tamarind Chutney?

300 grams Tamarind, 300 grams Jaggery, 0.8 grams Asafoetida, 4 grams Dry Ginger Powder, 2 grams Red Chilli Powder, 4 tsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Tamarind Chutney?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Tamarind Chutney?

About 522 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Tamarind Chutney

Name: Tamarind Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 300 grams Tamarind; 1050 ml Water, For Soaking; 210 ml Water, For Soaking; 4 tsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 0.8 grams Asafoetida; 4 grams Dry Ginger Powder; 2 grams Red Chilli Powder; 300 grams Jaggery, Powdered; 1½ tsp Salt

65 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 55 min

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Also known as imli chutney, imli ki chutney, saunth chutney · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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Tamarind chutney made with tamarind, jaggery and black salt, with cumin and dry ginger. Mild, serves 4, about 15 minutes plus soaking, as an accompaniment.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

9 items

4 people

Tamarind300 grams
Water, For Soaking1260 ml
Oil4 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Asafoetida0.8 grams
Dry Ginger Powder4 grams
Red Chilli Powder2 grams
Jaggery, Powdered300 grams
Salt1½ tsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	522kcal	2088kcal
Protein	2.7g	11g
Carbohydrate	122g	489g
Fat	6g	24g
Fibre	4.2g	17g
Sugar	107g	426g

Cookd masalas for tamarind

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Method

1
Soak the tamarind in 1050 ml warm water for 30 minutes, until it is soft and easy to squeeze.
TamarindWater
2
Squeeze the soaked tamarind well with clean hands. Add 210 ml water, extract the pulp and strain it into a bowl until only seeds and fibres are left in the strainer.
Water
3
Heat oil in a small kadai on low flame for 1 minute until hot. Add cumin and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add asafoetida, dry ginger powder and red chilli powder, and stir for 30 seconds until the raw smell reduces without burning the spices.
OilCuminAsafoetidaDry Ginger PowderRed Chilli Powder
4
Pour in the strained tamarind pulp. Boil on medium flame for 3 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the raw tamarind smell reduces.
5
Add jaggery and salt. Simmer on low flame for 20 minutes, stirring often, until the jaggery dissolves and the chutney lightly coats a spoon. Take off the heat and cool for 30 minutes before transferring to a clean, dry airtight jar.
JaggerySalt

Before you start

How long does Tamarind Chutney take?: 1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 55 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tamarind Chutney serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tamarind Chutney vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Tamarind Chutney spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Tamarind Chutney?: 300 grams Tamarind, 300 grams Jaggery, 0.8 grams Asafoetida, 4 grams Dry Ginger Powder, 2 grams Red Chilli Powder, 4 tsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tamarind Chutney?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Tamarind Chutney?: About 522 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.