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Imli Ki Chutney | Tamarind Chutney

Check out the recipe of the Imli ki Chutney / Tamarind Chutney. It is quite a must-have an item with any Snack that is popular in the north of India. Be it the Samosa, or the Pakora, or Aloo Tikki, Imli ki Chutney simply enhances the deliciousness of these already so delicious snacks. At Foodtippr we share quite a lot of popular Indian Snacks, if you are looking to make them at home, it is highly recommended that you prepare this Imli ki chutney in advance, and store it as it can be stored for longer period of times.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chutney, imli

Ingredients

  • 100- gram Tamarind
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 8 Dry dates
  • 1/2 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 tsp or to taste Salt
  • 200 ml Water

Instructions

  • Soak tamarind in Luke-warm water for half an hour.
  • Soak dry dates in Luke-warm water for half an hour.
  • Mix it well, the soaked tamarind with a spoon.
  • Strain it using a strainer. Discard the seeds and rough parts and keep the juice aside.
  • Now, we have got the tamarind juice.
  • Add tamarind juice in a wok/pan.
  • Add sugar, red chili powder, water, and salt. Mix it well and cook for 6-7 minutes on medium flame.
  • Remove the seeds of the dry dates and chop them finely. Add it to the wok. Cook for another 1-2 minutes. Switch off the stove. Let it cool at room temperature. Pour it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for later use.