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Tamarind Chutney

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on October 3, 2007

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Serves 24 (Makes about 1 cup)

Tamarind Chutney

Ingredients

4 ounces tamarind paste or pulp2 cups boiling water ½ cup packed light brown sugar or dark brown sugar

Before You Begin

You cannot substitute tamarind concentrate here; for more information on buying tamarind, see tamarind options in related content. For an accurate measurement of boiling water, bring a full kettle of water to boil, then measure out the desired amount. Serve with Indian-Style Turnovers.

Instructions

  1. Following the instructions on tamarind options in related content, soak and rehydrate the tamarind paste in the boiling water until softened, about 30 minutes. Push the tamarind mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepan, to remove the seeds and fibers and extract as much pulp as possible.
  2. Stir in the sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until the mixture is the consistency of maple syrup, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature before serving, about 1 hour. (The chutney can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.)
Tamarind Chutney

Tamarind Chutney

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Yield

Serves 24 (Makes about 1 cup)

Ingredients

4 ounces tamarind paste or pulp
2 cups boiling water
½ cup packed light brown sugar or dark brown sugar

Ingredients

4 ounces tamarind paste or pulp
2 cups boiling water
½ cup packed light brown sugar or dark brown sugar

Ingredients

4 ounces tamarind paste or pulp
2 cups boiling water
½ cup packed light brown sugar or dark brown sugar

Before You Begin

You cannot substitute tamarind concentrate here; for more information on buying tamarind, see tamarind options in related content. For an accurate measurement of boiling water, bring a full kettle of water to boil, then measure out the desired amount. Serve with Indian-Style Turnovers.

Instructions

  1. Following the instructions on tamarind options in related content, soak and rehydrate the tamarind paste in the boiling water until softened, about 30 minutes. Push the tamarind mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepan, to remove the seeds and fibers and extract as much pulp as possible.
  2. Stir in the sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until the mixture is the consistency of maple syrup, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature before serving, about 1 hour. (The chutney can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.)

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