Sweet Tamarind Chutney
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 200g Tamarind Block
- • 300ml Water
- • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- • 1/4 teaspoon Fennel (seeds)
- • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- • 6 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar
- • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger Powder
- • 1/2 teaspoon Chilli Powder
- • 1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Preparation Steps
break apart the tamarind block and cover with the boiling water in a bowl pressing the tamarind with a fork or spoon to help it soften
after about 15 minutes strain the paste into a separate bowl and squeeze the remaining tamarind pulp to get out all the liquid
in a small pan add the cumin and fennel seeds and dry fry on a low to medium heat for 30 seconds until they become aromatic
add in the oil, ginger, chilli, garam masala and salt and fry for 30 seconds before adding the tamarind liquid and sugar
stir well and simmer on a medium low heat for around 6 minutes until the chutney is a fairly stiff consistency
store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week and enjoy with pakoras or samosas