Tamarind Chutney/Imli Ki Chutney - Instant Pot, Stove Top
Imli Ki Chutney or Tamarind Chutney is a sweet and tangy flavored chutney typically served with Indian chaat recipes. Tamarind chutney is made with tamarind, dates, jaggery and some Indian spices!!
Ingredients
- ½ cup firmly packed, seedless tamarind
- ½ cup jaggery, powdered or grated
- 15 pitted dates
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon ROASTED CUMIN POWDER
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon GROUND GINGER POWDER
- ¼ teaspoon HIMALAYAN PINK SALT
- salt as per taste
Instructions
Instructions for Instant Pot Cooking:
- Add tamarind, jaggery, dates, and water in the inner pot of Instant Pot. Close the Instant pot and lock the lid. Make sure valve is in "sealing".
- Set Instant Pot on Manual/Pressure Cook mode (high) for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally, around 10 minutes.
- Open the Instant Pot. Turn on saute mode (high).
- Add dry spices - roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, dry ginger powder, black salt and salt to taste. Mix well.
- Let mixture come to a boil, cook for 3-5 minutes. Turn off Instant Pot.
- Let the mixture come to a room temperature. Using a hand blender, blend it to a smooth puree.
- Place the strainer over the bowl. Strain the pulp through the strainer.
- Transfer the chutney into a clean glass airtight container and store it in a refrigerator. Enjoy tamarind chutney with some Indian chaat!!
Notes
- The consistency of this chutney is semi-thick. If desired adjust the consistency of the chutney by adding some water for a thinner consistency.
- Adjust the spice level, reduce red chili powder for less spicy chutney.
- If using only jaggery, double the amount of jaggery.
- For stove top cooking, in a pot, on a high heat, add tamarind, jaggery, dates, and water. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cook the mixture for around 10-15 mins or until tamarind and dates are soften. Rest of the steps remain the same as discussed in the recipe.
- Tips for delicious Imli Ki Chutney - checkout the discussion earlier in the post.
- How to store and freeze the chutney?-checkout the discussion earlier in the post.
- Chutney will thicken once it cools down.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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