Sweet and Tangy Tamarind Date Sauce – A Rich, Flavorful Chutney
Sweet and Tangy Tamarind Date Sauce is a smooth, rich chutney with a perfect blend of sweet, sour, and mildly spicy flavors.It is easy to prepare using simple ingredients available in most kitchens.The sauce pairs beautifully with fried snacks and street foods.Its thick texture makes it ideal as a dipping sauce.It can be stored for weeks in the refrigerator.This chutney adds depth and flavor to everyday meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tamarind pulp
- 1 cup seedless dates (chopped)
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup jaggery or sugar
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp black salt
- ½ tsp regular salt
- ½ tsp ginger powder (optional)
Instructions
- Add tamarind pulp, chopped dates, and water to a saucepan. Boil for 10–15 minutes until soft.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly and blend into a smooth paste.
- Strain the mixture to remove fibers and seeds.
- Return the mixture to the pan and add jaggery or sugar.
- Add cumin powder, chili powder, black salt, and ginger powder.
- Cook on low heat for 5–10 minutes until thick.
- Let the sauce cool completely.
- Store in a clean glass jar in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use seedless dates for easier preparation.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste.
- Straining gives a smooth texture.
- Jaggery gives a deeper flavoUr than sugar.
- Sauce thickens after cooling.
- Use fresh tamarind for best taste.
- Store in airtight containers.
- Always use a dry spoon.