Tamarind chutney
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.
Recipe of tamarind chutney or imli ki chatni
1/2 cup tamarind (imli)
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/4 red chilli powder
1/4 tsp kala namak (black salt)
1/2 cup jaggery (gur)
1/4 tsp garam masala
1. Soak imli in 2 cups of hot water for 20-25 minutes. Mash imli and strain through a seive. Remove seeds, fiber and husk. Again pour some hot water on the remaining imli and extract all the juice by mashing well and straining.
2. Boil this juice in a pan and add all the spices, salt and gur. Bring to a boil, then simmer on a low heat till chutney thickens and you get the desired sauce like consistency.
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4:01 am on June 17th, 2010
oh i just love cooking and eating. i love to cook pasta recipes and the like.;,:
11:22 am on June 18th, 2010
Archie, I too like to cook and eat good food. haven’t posted any pasta recipe as yet but will in future.
1:55 am on July 13th, 2010
me and my mom always love to cook and eat delicious recipes,:’
4:47 am on July 14th, 2010
Kayla, same is the case with me and my mom. I have learned a good deal from my mom. Thanks for ur words.