Date and Tamarind Chutney Recipe | Khajur Imli Chutney for Chaat
Date and Tamarind Chutney Recipe | Khajur Imli Chutney for Indian Chaat
Make sweet and tangy date and tamarind chutney at home with jaggery, spices, and dried dates. Perfect dip for samosas, pakoras, pani puri, and Indian street food snacks.
Date and Tamarind Chutney Recipe (Khajur Imli Chutney)
Date and Tamarind Chutney, also known as Khajur Imli Chutney, is a classic Indian condiment made with dates, tamarind, jaggery, and spices. This chutney is sweet, tangy, and mildly spiced — making it the perfect companion for chaat recipes, samosas, pakoras, dahi puri, and pani puri.
Unlike plain tamarind chutney, the addition of dates (khajur) gives it a rich sweetness and smooth texture. It’s easy to make, keeps well in storage, and is a must-have for Indian street food lovers.
📝 Ingredients
- 1 cup seedless dates (khajur), chopped
- ½ cup tamarind pulp (or ¼ cup seedless tamarind soaked in warm water)
- ½ cup jaggery (or brown sugar)
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder (saunth)
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
- Salt, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine chopped dates, tamarind pulp, jaggery, and water.
- Cook on medium heat until the dates soften and jaggery dissolves completely.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then blend into a smooth paste.
- Strain the mixture to remove any fibers or seeds for a silky texture.
- Return to the pan, add cumin powder, ginger powder, chili powder, black salt, and regular salt.
- Simmer for another 5–7 minutes until the chutney thickens.
- Cool completely and store in a clean glass jar.
🌟 Serving Suggestions
- Drizzle over chaat recipes like bhel puri, sev puri, dahi puri, and aloo tikki.
- Serve with samosas, pakoras, or spring rolls.
- Use as a dip for grilled snacks and kebabs.
- Pair with mint chutney for the ultimate street food combo.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Thicker Chutney: Simmer longer for a thick, jam-like texture.
- Thinner Chutney: Add extra water if you prefer it runnier for drizzling.
- Make Ahead: Prepare in bulk and refrigerate — flavors get better after a day.
📌 Storage
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Freeze in small portions for up to 3 months.
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