Tamarind is native to Sudan and was introduced to India centuries ago. It is known to have some antiseptic, mild laxative and digestive properties.
Imli ki chutney or tamarind chutney is a sweet and sour Indian sauce which is used as a dip with savory snacks like samosa, pakora or kachori. It is also a must to pour over dahi bhallas. Imli ki chutney is very easy to make and tastes absolutely lip smacking. You will end up licking your lips and asking for more.
Ingredients of Imli Ki Chutney (Tamarind Chutney)
200gms Tamarind (Imli)
300gms Jaggery (Gud)
2 tsp Roasted cumin (Jeera) Powder
2 tsp Red chili powder
Salt To Taste
1 tsp Garam masala
Method of Imli Ki Chutney (Tamarind Chutney)
* Add 6 cups of water to tamarind and bring it to boil. Let it boil for 20-25 minutes(So the pulp becomes softer).
* Then extract a thick pulp from the tamarind by pressing it down a sieve to remove all the fibers and seeds(you can opt to take seedless imli).
* Strain it in a bowl and add the jaggery, chilli powder, cumin powder, salt, garam masala and mix well.
* Cook again on medium flame till jaggery dissolves completely and the chutney gets semi thick.
* If you like it sweeter add more sugar or jaggery.
* This Chutney thickens more on cooling so check for consistency when using.