Tamarind Date Chutney in Instant Pot | Khajur Imli Chatni instant Pot
Date Tamarind Chutney is a popular condiment / dip that is used extensively in Chaats and served with snacks. This recipe is an instant pot version to make a Quick and Fuss Free Date Tamarind Chutney
Yield: 100 grams
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Sieve
- Ladle
Materials
- 125 grams Dry Tamarind a large lemon ball sized, seedless
- 125 grams Grated Jaggery
- 125 grams Black dates I used 12 Mejdool dates, pitted
- 250 ml Hot water
- 1 tsp Black Salt Kala Namak
- 1 tsp Dry ginger powder Saunth powder
- 1/2 tsp Clove Powder or simply blitz 8-9 cloves in a spice grinder along with the dry ginger
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder adjust according to how tangy you need the chutney
Instructions
- Wash and remove the fibre / seeds from the tamarind if any
- Shred the jaggery with a sharp knife and keep aside (skip this step if using Jaggery powder)
- Deseed the dates and remove any extra fibres if any
- Click the recipe video link below for the full recipe
Video
Notes
FAQs to make the BEST Instant Pot Dates Tamarind Chutney!!
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Can I skip the dates - Dates is essential to this, so dont skip. You may use Mejdool or any soft dates. But the dates have to be pitted.
- Can I use Tamarind powder - Dehydrated tamarind powder may be used, I haven’t used that in this recipe. But the quantity will definitely differ (as the powder is more concentrated). Use tamarind free of seeds and fibres (remove them if any before adding to the pot)
- I have Organic Jaggery powder, can I use it ? Jaggery powder can be used, but check for any impurities before using. I have used the Paagu Vellam (or mound jaggery a.k.a. Kesar gud locally here, shredded it simply with a sharp knife and used it)
- Can I use normal temperature water ? The hot water is CRITICAL in this recipe to a) soften the dates and tamarind quickly and b) letting the pressure build up quickly to avoid burn notice in the Instant Pot
- I don't have Instant Pot , can I still make this ? Yes, place the ingredients in a steel bowl in the pressure cook and cook for whistles and proceed as per video below.
- How long will this chutney last? Under refrigeration, it easily lasts for atleast a fortnight. Be sure to use a dry spoon every time. If you need it more diluted, take a few teaspoons of the chutney, add a few ice cubes, stir and use.