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Tamarind Chutney
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Tamarind Chutney

A sweet and sour chutney used on snacks and many other Indian dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Chutney
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chutney, tamarind
Servings: 40
Calories: 91kcal
Author: Puja

Ingredients

  • 14 oz block of tamarind pulp
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 ½ cups sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • pinch of chili powder optional

Instructions

  • Boil the water in a pot.
  • Add tamarind pulp and allow to steep for about 20 minutes. Stir and break up the tamarind pulp as it softens.
    A block of tamarind pulp
  • Remove the pulp by running it through a large mesh sieve or colander, returning the liquid to the pot.
  • Heat the liquid, add sugar and chili powder. Add water or boil off any excess water until you get a syrupy consistency.

Notes

This produces a lot of tamarind chutney. You can cut the block of tamarind into half or quarters to make a smaller batch. The tamarind will keep in the cupboard, wrapped in plastic, for many months.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg