Tamarind chutney | Imli chutney | Tamarind Dip Sauce | Fiji Style

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.

Soak tamarind paste in warm water for 10-15 minutes until softened.

Strain the soaked tamarind to extract the pulp, discarding solids.

Combine the tamarind pulp, sugar, and water in a saucepan.

Add cumin seeds, salt, red chili powder, ginger, and garlic to the mixture.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.

Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped green chilies.

Allow to cool before transferring to a jar for storage.

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