Khatta Meetha – Date and Tamarind Chutney
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 2 cups
Description
This sweet and tangy chutney can be used as a condiment to enhance the flavor of a dish or as a dip for anything from Samosas to banana chips.
Ingredients
- Dates- 15-20
- Tamarind- approximately 100gms
- Cumin powder- 1tsp
- Jaggery-1/2cup
- Black salt- 1tsp
- Red chilli powder- 1tsp
- Salt to taste
- Ginger powder- 1/2tsp
Instructions
- Stone the dates.Remove any seeds and clean the tamarind thoroughly and keep aside.
- Combine the dates and tamarind in a pan and add sufficient water and cook the mixture for 15-20min on a med heat till it comes to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 6-8min more.
- Take off the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Blend the cooled mixture till smooth and add the Jaggery, red chilli powder, ginger powder, salt, black salt and mix well and cook the mixture on low heat for 2-3 min.
- Cool again and store in air tight containers and refrigerate. Use as required in the next few weeks. They are bound to stay fresh for a few weeks refrigerated and for a few months if frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is jaggery and can I substitute regular sugar?
Jaggery is an unrefined cane sugar with a deeper, more complex flavour than white sugar — it is what gives Khatta Meetha its characteristic earthy sweetness. I use ½ cup. If unavailable, dark brown sugar or palm sugar can be used as a substitute, though the flavour will be slightly different.
What is black salt and how does it differ from regular salt?
Black salt (kala namak) is a volcanic rock salt with a distinctive sulphurous, savoury aroma that is commonly used in Indian chutneys and street food. I use 1 tsp alongside regular salt to taste — it adds a pungency that is characteristic of this type of condiment and cannot easily be replaced by table salt alone.
How long will this chutney keep?
It will stay fresh for a few weeks refrigerated in an airtight container, and for a few months if frozen.
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