Chutney and tamarind sauce | How to make thick and tasty tamarind and chutney sauce.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

black salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt is more accessible and still enhances flavor.

Soak tamarind pulp in water for 15-20 minutes until soft.

Extract the tamarind juice by straining the mixture through a sieve.

Combine the tamarind juice with jaggery in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir until the jaggery dissolves completely, about 3-5 minutes.

Add salt, cumin, chili powder, and black salt to the mixture.

Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Stir in lemon juice, ginger, and garlic for added flavor.

Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

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