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Tamarind Chutney
Sweet and tangy Indian tamarind dip with warm spices — the essential pairing for samosas, bhel puri, and chaat.
Prep 5 min
Cook 15 min
Total 20 min
Serves 12
Side·Indian·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Simmer the chutney
- ½ cup tamarind paste or concentrate
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup brown sugar or jaggery
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Simmer
Whisk tamarind with water in a saucepan. Add sugar, cumin, coriander, ginger, cayenne, and salt. Simmer 10–15 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- 2
Cool and serve
Cool completely — the chutney will thicken as it cools. Serve with samosas, pakoras, or drizzle over chaat. Keeps refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition per serving: 45 cal · 0g protein · 12g carbs · 0g fat · 0g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
