How to Make Sweet Tamarind Chutney - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tamarind chutney is a popular condiment in Indian cuisine, loved for its unique blend of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors. It is often enjoyed as a dipping sauce for snacks like samosas, pakoras, and chaat, or as a spread in sandwiches and wraps. One of the most beloved variations of tamarind chutney is the sweet tamarind chutney, which is made with a base of tamarind pulp, sweeteners, and aromatic spices.

What sets sweet tamarind chutney apart from other chutneys is its rich, deep flav...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon asafoetida powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ⅛ cups white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons tamarind paste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 1/4 cups

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, ginger, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds, asafoetida powder, and garam masala; cook and stir for about 2 minutes to release the flavors.
  • Stir the water into the pan with the spices along with the sugar and tamarind paste. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until the mixture turns a deep chocolaty brown and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. This should take 20 to 30 minutes. The sauce will be thin, but it will thicken upon cooling.
  • Nutrition

    113 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 3mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 35mg