Tamarind Chutney

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

Traditional tamarind chutney made with tamarind paste, ginger, and spices for a delicious sweet and sour condiment to serve with Indian appetizers.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 cups water
1 1/8 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons tamarind paste

Directions

1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, ginger, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds, asafoetida powder, and garam masala; cook and stir for about 2 minutes to release the flavors.
2 Stir water into the pan with the spices along with sugar and tamarind paste. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until the mixture turns a deep chocolaty brown and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. This should take 20 to 30 minutes. The sauce will be thin, but it will thicken upon cooling.