Indian Recipes - Tamarind Chutney Indian Recipe

  
 

Chutneys, Pickles and Relishes Recipes - Tamarind Chutney

Ingredients

  • 100g/4 oz tamarind

  • 300ml/1/2 pt water

  • 225g/8oz sugar

  • 5ml/1 tsp garam masala

  • 5ml/1 tsp ground roasted cumin

  • 2.5ml/1/2 tsp ground red chili

  • salt

  • 75g/2 oz raisins

  • 5 dried dates, thinly sliced

Method:

  1. Soak the tamarind overnight in the water or boil it for 15 minutes over a medium-low heat.

  2. Sieve the pulp and discard the seeds and sticks; the waste should not exceed 15ml/1 tbsp. Place the pulp, sugar and spices in a pan over a high heat, bring to the boil then simmer gently for 10 minutes.

  3. Add the raisins and dates and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Leave to cool then spoon into airtight jars.