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khajur imli ki meethi chutney recipe | Gujarati khajur imli ki chutney |
Tarla Dalal
04 December, 2020
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About Khajur Imli Ni Chutney ( Gujarati Recipe)
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khajur imli ki meethi chutney recipe | Gujarati khajur imli ki chutney | quick sweet chutney for chaats and snacks | quick and easy tamarind chutney |
khajur imli ki meethi chutney is a must have chutney when you are planning for chaat and snack party. Learn how to make quick and easy tamarind chutney.
To make khajur imli ki meethi chutney, clean and wash the dates and the tamarind. Combine the dates, tamarind, jaggery and 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Cool slightly and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste and strain the mixture using a sieve. Add 1 cup of water, chilli powder, cumin seeds powder and salt, and mix well. Use as required or store refrigerated.
The smell of sweet chutney itself reminds us of chaats and makes us drool. This quick sweet chutney for chaats and snacks is made predominantly with dates and small quantities of tamarind. The roadside vendors usually have the dominance of tamarind instead. Try this chutney which is healthier instead!
The use of cumin seeds powder in this quick and easy tamarind chutney is a pick-me-up flavour. If you wish you can further also add coriander powder. Keep this handy at home, as it can also be used in many recipes. It can last for 2 to 3 months or more if stored in the deep-freezer.
Farsans, or snacks, are incomplete without this popular Gujarati khajur imli ki chutney. So, keep it handy for use in recipes like Ragda Patties and Dakor na Gota. This chutney is sure to add a new dimension to any chaat or snack.
Tips for khajur imli ki meethi chutney. 1. Buy good quality dates. While buying fresh dates, select those that are smooth-skinned, glossy and plump. Avoid dates that are broken, cracked, dried, shrivelled or sour-smelling. 2. Try and remove all the seeds of the tamarind so blending in a mixer becomes easier. 3. Ensure to cool the chutney well before storing in the deep-freezer.
Enjoy khajur imli ki meethi chutney recipe | Gujarati khajur imli ki chutney | quick sweet chutney for chaats and snacks | quick and easy tamarind chutney | with images below.
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Total Time
20 Mins
Makes
2 cups
Ingredients
For Khajur Imli ni Chutney
1 cup deseeded dates (khajur)
2 tbsp deseeded tamarind (imli)
1/2 cup grated jaggery (gur)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
salt to taste
Method
For Khajur Imli ni Chutney ( Gujarati Recipe)
- Clean and wash the dates and the tamarind.
- Combine the dates, tamarind, jaggery and 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Cool slightly and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste and strain the mixture using a sieve.
- Add 1 cup of water, chilli powder, cumin seeds powder and salt, and mix well.
- Use as required or store refrigerated.
Khajur Imli ni Chutney ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe with step by step photos
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For the khajur imli ki meethi chutney recipe | Gujarati khajur imli ki chutney | quick sweet chutney for chaats and snacks | quick and easy tamarind chutney | take the 1 cup deseeded dates (khajur). If they are with seeds, remove them.
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Wash the 2 tbsp. deseeded tamarind (imli). Also, ensure there are no seeds in the imli.
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Put the 1 cup deseeded dates (khajur) and 2 tbsp deseeded tamarind (imli) in a pressure cooker. The tamarind provides a little tanginess while the dates make the khajur imli chutney sweet.
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Add the 1/2 cup grated jaggery (gur). You can either chop the jaggery or thickly grate them.
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Add 1 cup of water.
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Mix well.
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Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. It is very important to depressurize the cooker before opening the lid or else you might get burn with the steam. This is how it would look.
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Cool completely and transfer it into a mixer jar.
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Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
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Strain the mixture using a sieve. Use a spoon and keep pressing it extract more khajur imli ki chutney and discard the remaining part.
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Don’t forget to scrape the bottom of the sieve.
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Add 1½ cups of water. Adjust the consistency of chutney according to your recipe preference. Add more or less water to get a thick or diluted meethi chatni
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Mix well.
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Add the 1/2 tsp chilli powder. It provides a spicy kick to the khajur imli ki chutney.
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Add the 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder and salt to taste. Many people even add coriander seeds powder to the khajur imli chutney.
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Mix well and your khajur imli ki chutney | date and tamarind chutney | pressure cooked meethi chutney | is ready.
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You can also store the khajur imli ki meethi chutney recipe | Gujarati khajur imli ki chutney | quick sweet chutney for chaats and snacks | quick and easy tamarind chutney | in an air-tight container. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 10 days and in the freezer till 3 months.
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Also, you can make the khajur imli ki chutney in a saucepan if you do not want to pressure cook it.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per tbsp
| Energy | 14 cal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
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Shilpa
Dec. 30, 2010, 12:32 p.m.
Nice easy chutney recipe which goes great with samosa, chaat recipes. Always have some of it stored in my fridge.
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