Khajur Imli ni Chutney ( Gujarati Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
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khajur imli ki meethi chutney is a must have chutney when you are planning for chaat and snack party. Learn how to make quick and easy tamarind chutney.
To make khajur imli ki meethi chutney, clean and wash the dates and the tamarind. Combine the dates, tamarind, jaggery and 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Cool slightly and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste and strain the mixture using a sieve. Add 1 cup of water, chilli powder, cumin seeds powder and salt, and mix well. Use as required or store refrigerated.
The smell of sweet chutney itself reminds us of chaats and makes us drool. This quick sweet chutney for chaats and snacks is made predominantly with dates and small quantities of tamarind. The roadside vendors usually have the dominance of tamarind instead. Try this chutney which is healthier instead!
The use of cumin seeds powder in this quick and easy tamarind chutney is a pick-me-up flavour. If you wish you can further also add coriander powder. Keep this handy at home, as it can also be used in many recipes. It can last for 2 to 3 months or more if stored in the deep-freezer.
Farsans, or snacks, are incomplete without this popular Gujarati khajur imli ki chutney. So, keep it handy for use in recipes like Ragda Patties and Dakor na Gota. This chutney is sure to add a new dimension to any chaat or snack.
Tips for khajur imli ki meethi chutney. 1. Buy good quality dates. While buying fresh dates, select those that are smooth-skinned, glossy and plump. Avoid dates that are broken, cracked, dried, shrivelled or sour-smelling. 2. Try and remove all the seeds of the tamarind so blending in a mixer becomes easier. 3. Ensure to cool the chutney well before storing in the deep-freezer.
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Khajur Imli ni Chutney ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe - How to make Khajur Imli ni Chutney ( Gujarati Recipe)
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2 cups
For Khajur Imli ni Chutney
1 cup deseeded dates (khajur)
2 tbsp deseeded tamarind (imli)
1/2 cup grated jaggery (gur)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
salt to taste
- Method
- Clean and wash the dates and the tamarind.
- Combine the dates, tamarind, jaggery and 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Cool slightly and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste and strain the mixture using a sieve.
- Add 1 cup of water, chilli powder, cumin seeds powder and salt, and mix well.
- Use as required or store refrigerated.
| Energy | 14 cal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 2.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 2.5 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |