Tamarind (Imli) Chutney

Tamarind Paste Preparation

1. • Take a bowl.
   • Add 1 cup Seedless Tamarind and 2&1/2 cup hot water.
   • Soak for 1/2 hour.
   • After 1/2 hour, the tamarind will become soft.
   • Blend it to fine paste.
   • Sieve it.
   • Tamarind paste is ready.

Cooking

1. • Put a pan on gas.
   • Keep flame low.
   • Add the below mentioned ingredients:
     • Oil – 1 tbsp
     • Dry Red Chilli – 2 nos
     • Bay leaf – 1 no
     • Cumin seed - ½ tsp
     • Fennel seeds - ½ tsp
   • Now add tamarind paste.
   • Stir well.
   • Let it boil.
   • Not add 1 cup Jaggery and 4 tbsp Sugar.
   • Cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame.
   • Now add the below mentioned ingredients:
     • Roasted cumin powder – 1 tsp
     • Roasted Fennel powder – 1 tsp
     • Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp
     • Dry Ginger powder – ½ tsp
     • Salt – ½ tsp
     • Black Salt – 1 tsp
   • Stir well.
   • Cook for 10-12 minute on low flame.
   • Cook until desired consistency is achieved.
   • Sieve it.

Tamarind (Imli) Chutney is ready