I’m sharing the simplest way to make this chutney, a pour and cook instant pot recipe that takes minutes to make.
What is Tamarind Date Chutney?
There are so many types of chutneys, but I’d say the two most well-known are Green Chutney and Tamarind Chutney. I’ve already shared a recipe for Tamarind Chutney made with sugar/jaggery. Now, I’m sharing a recipe for Tamarind Date Chutney, which is sweetened only with dates. Even though this recipe is not loaded with sugar, it’s still perfectly sweet. I recently served this chutney with Lazy Tikki to friends and they loved it – they had no idea the chutney was made without sugar! You can, of course, always add sweetener at the end if you’d like. You can serve this khatti meethi chutney (sweet and sour chutney) with Chaat Recipes, like pani puri, with samosa, aloo tikki.
Why is this Tamarind Chutney the best?
Yes, I’m biased but I really do think this is the best tamarind date chutney for a few reasons.
Tamarind Date Chutney Ingredients
Medjool Dates: I use 8 ounces of pitted Medjool dates to make this chutney. This comes out to around 12 to 15 dates – they can vary quite a bit in size and so I suggest weighing them if you’d like to follow my exact recipe. I remove the pits and then weigh out 8 ounces. If you don’t care about being exact, you can always estimate and then adjust the sauce at the end – you may need to add a bit more water if it’s thick, or increase the spices. Tamarind Paste: I have tested this recipe using two different brands of tamarind paste, but I think any brand will work. My personal favorite brand is this organic tamarind paste from Pure Indian Foods. I’ve also made this chutney using the brand Tamicon, which I found at my local Indian grocery store. Again, any brand is likely to work as long as you are weighing out ¼ cup or 2.7 ounces.Spices: roasted cumin powder, ginger powder, salt, black pepper, black salt, cayenne
How to Make Tamarind Date Chutney:
That’s it! Here are a few pictures to show you how truly easy this is.
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How to Store this Chutney:
You can store this chutney in an airtight container in the fridge for a week, or freeze it and use it within a few months. I like to freeze it in this silicone container (I also use this when I make Onion Masala).
What to Serve with Tamarind Date Chutney?
You can use this sauce as a dip or topping with any Indian snack or Chaat Recipe! Here are some ideas:
Lazy TikkiStuffed Aloo TikkiSweet Potato Tikki Pani PuriHealthy Black Eyed Pea Chaat
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