for *Imli ki Chutney (

A simple and authentic recipe for *Imli ki Chutney (Tamarind Chutney)* that you can make at home.

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🥣 Ingredients

* Tamarind (imli) – 100 g (seedless, soaked in 1 cup warm water for 30 min)

* Jaggery (gud) – ½ cup (grated, adjust for sweetness)

* Sugar – 2 tbsp (optional, for balance)

* Black salt (kala namak) – 1 tsp

* Roasted cumin powder (bhuna jeera) – 1 tsp

* Red chilli powder – ½ tsp

* Dry ginger powder (saunth) – ½ tsp

* Salt – ¼ tsp (adjust to taste)

* Water – 1 to 1½ cups (as needed for consistency)

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👩‍🍳 Method

1. Soak Tamarind

* Soak tamarind in warm water for about 30 minutes.

* Mash and strain to extract the pulp.

2. Cook the Chutney

* In a pan, add tamarind pulp and jaggery.

* Cook on medium flame till jaggery melts.

3. Add Spices

* Mix in black salt, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, dry ginger powder, and regular salt.

* Stir well and let it simmer for 7–8 minutes.

4. Adjust Consistency

* If too thick, add a little water.

* If too thin, simmer longer to thicken.

5. Cool & Store

* Once cooled, store in a clean airtight jar.

* Keeps well in the refrigerator for 3–4 weeks.

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🍴Serving Ideas

* Perfect with *samosa, pakora, dahi vada, aloo tikki, chaat, golgappa, or bhel puri*.

* Also works as a tangy dip with snacks.

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