CHUTNEY SERIES!! TAMARIND CHUTNEY!
PLAIN IMLI CHUTNEY
Tamarind (seedless) 200gms
Water 1ltr
Red chilli pwder 1tspn
Ginger powder 1tspn
Jiggery 200gms
Salt to taste
Black pepper powder ¼ tspn
Broiled cumin powder 1tspn
Black salt ¼ tspn
Raisins 30gms
PREPARATION:
Soak tamarind in 500ml of hot water for about 1hour. Mash with hands and pass the pulp through a strainer. Add in rest of the water and other ingredients. Put the pan over fire, bring to boil, remove scum and stir occasionally. Reduce the liquid until thick consistency. Check seasoning. Use as an accompaniment with savory snacks. Eg. Aloo tikki, samosas etc.
NOTE- RAISINS MAY BE REPLACED WITH STRIPS OF DATES ALSO.