TAMARIND CHUTNEY
There is nothing quite like the tangy, sweet and sour sensation of tamarind, the main ingredient in this essential Indian chutney. In chaat, a category of spicy, savory, tangy and crunchy Indian snacks, tamarind chutney provides the pungent, pucker-inducing element that makes those dishes so craveable. In this recipe, from Maneet Chauhan's cookbook, "Chaat" (Clarkson Potter, 2020), the tamarind flavor is sweetened with jaggery, dates and raisins, and brightened up with ginger, with deep umami coming from the chaat masala. It's possible to find high-quality store-bought tamarind chutney, but nothing beats the vibrant flavors of a fresh batch made at home. -Priya Krishna
Provided by Maneet Chauhan
Categories easy, snack, condiments, dips and spreads
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium sauté pan, heat the oil over medium until it glistens, about 1 minute. Add the cumin, coriander, fennel and red-pepper flakes, and sauté until aromatic and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Add the tamarind, jaggery, raisins, dates and fresh ginger, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to prevent scorching and to encourage the flavors to mingle.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chaat masala, ground ginger and kala namak. Transfer the chutney to a food processor or blender and blend on high speed until smooth, adding a little water if needed to create a thick but pourable consistency.
- Taste and season with kosher salt. The chutney will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Shaakya Ruwanpura
[email protected]This chutney is amazing! I love the way it complements the flavors of Indian food.
Rowsonara Sultana
[email protected]This chutney is delicious. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
Mudassir Mashori
[email protected]I love this chutney! It's the perfect addition to any Indian meal.
Niha Rika
[email protected]This chutney is a must-try for any fan of Indian food. It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.
Varens Nana
[email protected]This chutney is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the way it brightens up my dishes.
Lousanda Michael
[email protected]I love the flavor of this chutney. It's the perfect addition to my Indian dishes.
Brittany Ryans
[email protected]This chutney is delicious. It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I love it on everything from chicken to fish to vegetables.
Mohamed Hajjaoui
[email protected]This chutney is amazing! I love the sweet and sour flavor. It's the perfect condiment for any Indian meal.
Mike Hicks
[email protected]I love this tamarind chutney! It's the perfect addition to my Indian dishes. It's also great as a dipping sauce for appetizers.
Katylin Kinnear
[email protected]This chutney is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I've already made it twice in the past week. It's the perfect way to add a little bit of flavor to any dish.
Sajjad Sajjad
[email protected]I made this chutney for the first time last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it. It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.
Danielle Francis
[email protected]This chutney is delicious! I love the tangy and spicy flavor. It's the perfect condiment for Indian food.
Nkosikhon Thubelihl
[email protected]I've tried many tamarind chutney recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible. I especially love the addition of jaggery, which gives it a rich, caramel-like flavor.
Andrew Kellogg
[email protected]This tamarind chutney is a game-changer! It's sweet, tangy, and has a perfect kick of spice. I love the contrast of the sweet tamarind and the heat from the chilies. I served it with samosas and it was a huge hit.