Tamarind date chutney is sweet and sour relish and a predominant part of North Indian cuisine. The flavor of the tamarind pairs extremely well with the body of the date. The dates give the chutney texture, which adds to the flavor profile of the chutney. Try this unique chutney today, master it, and make it a part of your cooking repertoire!
Health Benefits
Tamarind is rich in antioxidants and helps protect the body against cancer-causing free radicals. It also improves skin health, digestion, heart health, blood circulation, nervous system functionality, and diabetes. The dates supplement the health benefits; they regulate blood pressure, boost the body’s metabolism, reduce cholesterol, improve vision, regulate hormones, and reduce cholesterol. Dates are a powerhouse of iron, folate, and fiber and is especially beneficial for pregnant women and toddlers.
Ingredients
cup tamarind paste: 1/2
cup dates – deseeded: 1/2
cup water: 2
tsp red chili powder: 1/2
tsp cumin powder: 1/2
tsp ginger powder: 1/2
tsp salt: 1
cup jaggery – substitute brown sugar or sugar: 3/4
How To Make Tamarind Date Chutney
- Soak jaggery and dates in hot water for 2 hours. Blend smooth, strain the paste, and tranfer it to a pan over medium heat.
- Add the tamarind paste and seasoning. Boil till thick enough to thinly coat the back of a spoon.
- Once the chutney is cooled completely, tranfer it to a clean airtight bottles and refrigerate.
Note: Shelf life lasts about a month in the refrigerator.
Trivia
Tamarind gets its name from the word tamar-i-hind which means"date of India" in Arabic.