Date Tamarind Chutney
A sweet, tangy and mildly spiced Indian chutney made with dates, tamarind, jaggery and aromatic spices.
Date tamarind chutney, also known as imli khajur chutney, is a classic Indian condiment with a delicious balance of sweetness, tanginess and gentle spice. Soft dates and jaggery mellow the sharp flavor of tamarind, while roasted cumin, ginger and chili add warmth and complexity. This chutney is commonly served with chaat, samosas, pakoras, dahi puri and many other Indian snacks. For the smoothest texture, cook the dates and tamarind until completely soft, blend the mixture thoroughly and strain it if desired. The chutney thickens slightly as it cools, so avoid reducing it too much during cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 cups Pitted Dates
- 0.5 cups Seedless Tamarind
- 0.5 cups Jaggery
- 3 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Nutrition per Serving
Instructions
Chop the pitted dates into smaller pieces and place them in a saucepan with the tamarind and water.
⏱️ 4 minutes
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the dates and tamarind become very soft.
⏱️ 15 minutes
Add the jaggery and stir until it completely dissolves.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Stir in the roasted cumin powder, ground ginger, red chili powder, black salt and regular salt.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Simmer briefly until the mixture becomes slightly thick and glossy.
⏱️ 5 minutes
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then blend until smooth.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Strain the chutney through a fine sieve if a smoother consistency is desired.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Cool completely before serving or transferring to a clean airtight container.
⏱️ 10 minutes