Sweet Chutney, Quick Sweet Chutney recipe with step by step photos
Sweet chutney variations-
To make the
tamarind date chutney, meethi chutney or sweet chutney we will be using only two major ingredients that will provide a sweet and tangy flavour. There are many ways to make this simple
meethi chutney. Below I am sharing versions of the tamarind date chutney which you can refer and try out different ways to make the khajur imli chutney. Enjoy it as an accompaniment to deep-fried snacks and enhance
chaat recipes using the
meethi chutney.
How to make sweet chutney-
For the tamarind date chutney, meethi chutney or sweet chutney, take a cup of dates. If you do not find pitted dates then remove the seeds and discard them.
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To prepare the sweet chutney, transfer the dates in a deep bowl.
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Add the tamarind.
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Also, add 2 cups of hot water.
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Cover with a lid and allow them to soak for 1 hour. If you do not have time for soaking then boil them on a medium flame for 8-10 minutes.
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After an hour, you will see the dates and tamarind have softened.
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Transfer them to a mixer jar.
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Blend them in a mixer to a smooth paste along with the water.
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Sieve it using a sieve and a spoon. This will help in discarding the fibres from tamarind. Mash it lightly with the back of the spoon to get maximum yield.
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Transfer it to a deep pan.
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Add the chilli powder.
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Add the cumin seeds powder. Aditionally, coarsely ground coriander seeds can be added.
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Add the black salt and salt. Also, you can add dried ginger powder or soonth to the sweet chutney recipe. You can also add ¼ cup of chopped jaggery if you do not like the sourness in your chutney.
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Mix well and cook tamarind date chutney, meethi chutney or sweet chutney on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Cool completely and our sweet tamarind chutney is ready. For enhancing the flavour, you can temper the imli chutney with garlic and chillies.
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Store the tamarind dates chutney in an air-tight container and use as required. This recipe will make a thick chutney which needs to be diluted before using. When you have to drizzle this over chaat recipes like sev puri, ragda patties, papdi chaat then you would require a flowy consistency so, add a little water to adjust the consistency accordingly. Do not add water to whole batch otherwise it will decrease the shelf life of the tamarind date chutney.
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The tamarind date chutney, meethi chutney or sweet chutney can be freezed in an air-tight container for upto 6 months.
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