Tamarind Chutney, A Delicious Vegan Samosa Sauce

Tamarind Chutney, aka Imli Ki Chatni, is one of the most exquisite Indian sauces we’ve ever tasted. It’s hot, sweet, sour and curry-spiced all at the same time.

It makes a super samosa sauce for our Sunrise Vegetable Curry Samosas, goes with roasted vegetables, makes a lovely dip for chocolate or our Rose-Infused Coconut Ladoos (aka Coconut Bliss Balls), and as a world-fusion wonder, it makes an amazing plant-based dessert when served with chocolate or drizzled over vegan coffee ice cream (our favorite!).

Tamarind is the bean pod from a tall tropical tree. The beans are encased in a thick sour paste and this is the tamarind paste we use in our cooking. It’s quite tart, but unlike lemon or lime juice. We do not have an Indian grocery near us so we order our Tamarind Paste from Pure Indian Foods.

We use whole spices of cumin and fennel seed in our recipe, but if you prefer a smooth sauce you can use ground spices. Better yet, grind yours fresh prior to adding to the sauce.

You might question the addition of cumin into sweet chutney, but it’s surprisingly fabulous!

Our Tamarind Chutney recipe calls for Garam Masala which is a northern Indian spice blend. You can order organic Garam Masala from Pure Indian Foods, or better yet,  order the whole spices and make it yourself! Here’s a link to our recipe: Garam Masala Recipe.

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Tamarind Chutney, A Delicious Vegan Samosa Sauce Recipe


Prep

  • 45 minutes prep
  • Serves 32
  • Serving size: 1 Tbsp
  • Suggested equipment: small saucepan, spice grinder (if making your own ground spices).

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the spices and stir until the mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the water, sugar, and Tamarind paste. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes. Turn the heat down to keep the mixture at a low simmer until the mixture is reduced by half and leaves a coat of sauce on the spoon after stirring. As it gets thicker it can burn, so watch it carefully. After about 15 minutes it should be ready.
  3. Remove the Tamarind Chutney from the heat and let it cool. It will continue to thicken as it cools. You should have close to 2 cups of Tamarind Chutney. Store in a jar in the refrigerator. It stores well up to a month.


Chef's Notes 

We included a number of ingredient variations in this recipe. The whole spices, fennel, and cumin soften during cooking and are easily chewed while eating the Tamarind Chutney. If you use powdered spices, your sauce will be smooth. We like the texture. 

When we try a new recipe, we follow the directions the first time, evaluate it, and make notes about how we’ll change it next time. We suggest you do the same with this recipe. Try it with the whole spices this time and be sure to try it out in a coffee ice cream sundae! Tamarind Chutney may become your new favorite plant-based dessert!


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Written by Stacy and Markus Naugle 

Stacy and Markus Naugle are High-Performance Health Coaches who use food to help you THRIVE, not merely survive.They work with excellence-driven people and families to help them realize their full potential and achieve greater success in business, school, and personal endeavors.  When you work with them you will leverage the health habits and strategies of the world's most successful people through their Seven Pillars of Health framework, of which the main pillar is diet. They guide their students and clients to develop the skills to become laser-focused energy generators who consistently up-level their successes in work, school, and their personal lives.

Diet is at the center of one's health and the center of their focus. You'll learn how to save time and money preparing delicious meals that provide excellent nutrition for superior results. Explore old favorites with superfood upgrades to new plant-focused recipes and world cuisines. As parents, they also specialize in helping picky eaters enjoy more vegetable and whole foods. 

 

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They travel the world researching diet and lifestyle secrets of cultures from the Inuit of northern Alaska to Indonesian healers, Chinese longevity masters, and the Maori of New Zealand. They are currently in Ecuador studying the health and longevity secrets of the Inca with their two adventurous sons, Nikko (12 yrs) and Orion (8 yrs). 

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Tamarind Chutney Recipe Nutritional Analysis

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Percentages are based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet for an adult. 

 

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