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Sweet Chutney

Serves 4
20 mins
230 Kcal
Lovely sweet chutney, with a hint of sweetness, makes every dish taste different, complementing an endless variety of dishes. The versatile chutney is one of the most common accompaniments to snacks such as samosas and pakoras in Indian cuisine and various chaats. The *sweet chutney recipe* features fruits, sugar, and spices mixed into a flavourful, tangy-sweet mixture that enhances the tastes of savoury dishes. The sweet chutney recipe typically starts with tamarind, dates, or mangoes as its base. These fruits are cooked with sugar to achieve a thick, syrupy consistency. However, to balance its sweetness, the chutney is spiced with a blend of cumin, ginger, and cinnamon, giving it a warm, aromatic flavour. Tamarind is used for its spicy acidity; the dates add a rich sweetness, so the chutney turns out sweet and tangy at the same time. Additional versions use jaggery, an ancient foodstuff among people, giving it deeper nuances. This chutney is very versatile. It is fantastic in anything. It goes very well with fried snacks by adding flavours or as a dip for fresh fruits or bread. A recipe for sweet chutney can be adjusted to the desired sweetness or spiciness level according to one's preference. Some include a chilli powder or black salt taste to temper it into a slightly spicy but not extremely hot, while others indulge in pure sugary sweetness.

Ingredients required for Sweet Chutney

  1. 1/2 cup jaggery
  2. 1 tamarind
  3. 1/2 tsp black salt
  4. 1/2 tsp chaat masala
  5. 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds powder
  6. Kashmiri chilli powder

Cooking steps for Sweet Chutney

  1. 1
    Let's explore the incredibly tasty recipe of sweet chutney.
  2. 2
    Start by soaking a lemon-sized ball of tamarind in warm water for 20 minutes until it's all soft and gooey.
  3. 3
    Mash it up to separate the pulp from the seeds, then strain it for a silky base.
  4. 4
    Now, let the magic happen in a pan: melt 1/2 cup of jaggery over medium heat, stirring vigorously.
  5. 5
    Once it's smooth, pour in the tamarind pulp and stir like your life depends on it.
  6. 6
    Add 1/2 teaspoon each of kala namak and chaat masala, a pinch of roasted cumin for that smoky depth, and 1 tablespoon of Kashmiri chili powder to bring the heat and that tasty red hue.
  7. 7
    Cook this symphony of flavors for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a glossy sauce that screams “eat me.”
  8. 8
    Cool it down, store it in a jar, and let it work its condiment magic on samosas, pakoras, or even your morning toast.
  9. 9
    It's versatile, vibrant, and that one sidekick your snacks didn't know they needed.

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