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Tamarind Chutney From Scratch
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Tamarind Chutney From Scratch

1 h 15 minServes 16Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

16 people
  • water (divided)Other650 ml
  • wet tamarind (block of pulp)Produce400 g
  • canola oilPantry10 ml
  • cumin seedsSpices2 g
  • fresh ginger (grated)Produce5 g
  • fresh garlic (grated)Produce5 g
  • kosher saltSpices6 g
  • Kashmiri chili powderSpices3 g
  • brown sugarPantry300 g

per serving

Nutrition

71kcal

Carbs
16 g
Proteins
0 g
Fat
1 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Sieve
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Soak and break down the tamarind

    • Place the tamarind pulp in a saucepan with the water.
    • Bring to a high heat and cook until the pulp is soft and broken down.
    Step 1
  2. Strain the pulp

    • Strain the softened tamarind through a sieve into a bowl, pressing to extract all the pulp.
    Step 2
  3. Bloom the aromatics

    • Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds, garlic and ginger.
    • Fry briefly until fragrant.
    Step 3
  4. Build the chutney

    • Add the strained tamarind, salt, brown sugar, Kashmiri chili powder and remaining water.
    • Stir everything together.
    Step 4
  5. Simmer until thickened

    • Simmer the chutney, stirring occasionally, until thick and glossy.
    Step 5
  6. Serve

    • Fry papadom in very hot oil until puffed.
    • Dip the papadom into the chutney and enjoy.
    Step 6