4 Ingredient Tamarind Chutney (Sour, spicy, and sweet!)

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: date paste

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Date paste offers a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

red chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika provides color without the heat, while cayenne is often cheaper.

black salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt is more natural, while table salt is widely available.

Tear tamarind into small pieces and place it in a bowl.

Top the tamarind with hot water and let it sit for 20 minutes to soften.

Transfer the softened tamarind to a blender and blend until smooth.

Add more water to the blender and blend again.

Strain the mixture through a sieve, discarding any pulp or fibers.

Transfer the tamarind extract to a small saucepan.

Add jaggery, cumin, kashmiri chili powder, and salt to the saucepan.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring often until it thickens and deepens in color.

Transfer the chutney to a container and allow it to cool completely.

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