Tamarind Chutney Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Tamarind Chutney
- 1
Soak Tamarind
In a bowl, soak the tamarind pulp in 200 ml of warm water for about 15 minutes to soften it.
- 2
Extract Tamarind Juice
After soaking, mash the tamarind pulp with your fingers and strain the mixture using a sieve to extract the juice. Discard the solids.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine the tamarind juice, brown sugar, salt, ground cumin, red chili powder, and black salt. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
- 4
Cook the Mixture
Heat the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- 5
Add Final Touches
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the chutney cool. Once cooled, stir in the chopped fresh coriander and lemon juice.
- 6
Serve
Transfer the tamarind chutney to a serving bowl. It can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
