What Is Tamarind?
Tamarind is a tree that produces edible tropical fruit. The tamarind tree grows pods that have an edible pulp inside. Tamarind concentrate is what I used for this tamarind chutney sauce. It can be difficult for some to find in stores. If you have trouble finding it, you can purchase tamarind concentrate here.
What Do You Use Tamarind Sauce For?
When people go into Indian restaurants in the US, they often get served mint chutney and tamarind chutney together with roasted or fried papads. Though delicious, this is not how it’s traditionally consumed.
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Basically, it’s good for everything. Especially my favorite Indian Street Foods.
What Does Tamarind Sauce Taste Like?
The flavor of tamarind chutney can vary depending on how you adjust the recipe. It can be anything from a sweet sauce or chutney to a tart sauce. Here’s how to modify it to your liking:
Sweet. Add more sweetener of your choice for a sweet tamarind chutney. Spicy. Add more cayenne to kick up the spice on this tamarind chutney sauce.Tangy. Make the recipe as is. Add more tamarind paste to taste.
What Is Tamarind Sauce Made Of?
This sauce is made of mostly concentrates and spices. Here are the ones I used:
Tamarind pasteWaterKosher SaltCayenne PepperAgave nectarGround CuminGround CorianderSplenda
Traditional Indian tamarind chutney uses jaggery (a coarse dark brown sugar made in India by evaporation of the sap of palm trees) and ground ginger and is cooked for a long time. But not everyone has those things in their kitchen, so I made it with ingredients that are more easily accessible. If you have ground ginger, you can add 1/4 teaspoon and try it. Add more to taste as it can be a little spicy.
Can I Make Tamarind Chutney With Tried Tamarind?
Yes, you can. If you can get dried tamarind pods, soak the pods in hot water for 15-20 minutes. Then use your fingers to squeeze out the tamarind pulp. This will be less concentrated than the tamarind paste that you can buy so you may need to use a ball of tamarind about the size of your fist. Soak and squeeze twice.
How Do You Make Tamarind Sauce From Scratch?
Have you been wondering how to make tamarind chutney? It’s as easy as these simple steps:
Mix. Combine water and tamarind paste together until all lumps have been dissolved.Add. All other ingredients.Microwave. 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.Taste and adjust. You want a good mix of hot (cayenne), sweet (agave & Splenda), spiced (cumin & coriander) and tart (tamarind).Serve.
Tamarind Chutney is basically just a thicker version of this and is generally used for dipping Indian fried foods like samosas or pakoras. For a thicker tamarind chutney recipe, use less water. For thinner tamarind sauce or glaze, add more water. Otherwise, it’s the same exact recipe.
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It’s can be hard to find in stores, so it’s best to know how to make it whenever you want it, especially since it’s so simple! I also make this Indian Green Chutney that’s amazing too! So, if you are looking for the perfect addition to your Indian meal, you HAVE to make this tamarind sauce. If you love it as much as I do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Pin it to make it again later.
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