Bohri Imli Chutney

Bohri Imli Chutney

Bohri Imli Chutney

Veg Vegan

Tamarind chutney sweetened with dates and jaggery, spiced with cumin and dried ginger — the Bohri table condiment used as a dip for lukhmi, kheema kachori, and snacks, with a thicker, date-enriched sweetness distinct from street-style chutneys.

Cuisines

Bohri

Best for

Lunch Dinner Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Tamarind 1 cup Tamarind , pulp
jaggery 1 cup Jaggery
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Fennel Seed 1 teaspoon Fennel Seed
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
water 1 cup Water
oil 1 tablespoon Oil

Instructions

  1. 1 In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add the cumin seeds and fennel seeds, and sauté until they release their aroma.
  3. 3 Add the tamarind pulp and water to the pan, stirring well to combine.
  4. 4 Add the jaggery, red chili powder, and salt to the mixture.
  5. 5 Stir continuously until the jaggery dissolves completely.
  6. 6 Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  7. 7 Remove from heat and let it cool before serving.

Tips

Adjust the amount of jaggery to balance the sweetness and tanginess according to your taste.