Hey Foodies!
How have you been lately? Hope you are doing good. When you are having chaat or samosa what is something that you cannot miss? A khatti mithi gur imli chutney , your samosas are incomplete without it. It is sweet with a little hint of spice, which makes it best to eat with your baked samosa. Aah, do not forget that generous drizzle over your chaat. OMG! We started drooling, and probably you did too. That’s why today we are making that “khatti mithi gur imli chutney. So, before you decide to prepare that baked samosa, let’s jumpstart with this recipe.
Ingredients
- Imli/Tamarind pulp – 1 cup
- Jaggery powder – ½ cup
- Asafetida/Hing – ¼ teaspoon
- Salt – 1 teaspoon (as per taste)
- Black salt – 1 teaspoon (as per taste)
- Cayenne pepper – ½ teaspoon (as per taste)
- Black pepper – ½ (freshly grounded)
- Cumin – 1 teaspoon ( Roasted)
- Raisins – 1 tablespoon
- Pine nuts – 5-6 (for garnishing)
Preparation time: 20-30 minutes
Instructions:
This chutney is very easy to make. To prepare this khatti mithi gur imli chutney, all you need to do is follow the instructions and your chutney is ready.
- Now, before starting the recipe, you need to prepare tamarind pulp
- For that, soak tamarind overnight in water then squeeze it with your hands to remove the pulp
- If you want to make it early, then you have to soak it in warm water for 2-3 hours
- Take a pan and heat it
- Add tamarind pulp and jaggery powder
- Let it cook for 8-10 minutes on medium flame
- Stir it continuously in between
- Make sure that the consistency of the syrup is thinner, as it will become thick when it cools
- Add asafetida, salt, black salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and roasted cumin
- Mix everything together
- Let it cook for 1-2 minutes
- Now add raisins and mix everything well
- Your khatti mithi gur imli chutney is ready
- Serve it in a bowl and top it with some pine nuts
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Benefits
Our khatti mithi gur imli chutney is not only a must-have accompaniment to your evening snacks but also has loads of benefits attached to it. Let’s find out those benefits.
Tamarind: Tamarind is rich in fibers with no fat content hence it helps you in weight loss. It also contains antioxidants that prevent any damage from free radicals and also prevent certain types of cancer. It contains various B vitamins, which are necessary for the proper functioning of the brain and nervous system. It is a rich source of magnesium that protects your bone health and prevents osteoporosis. It also prevents peptic ulcers.
Jaggery powder: Jaggery powder is a complex carbohydrate that protects your organs from damage and also provides energy to the body. It is loaded with selenium and zinc, which strengthen the immune system and also improve hemoglobin count in the body. It also improves your digestion and helps in detoxification. It is also rich in potassium and sodium, which help regulate blood pressure in your body.
Asafetida: Asafetida is a rich source of antioxidants that protect your body from cellular damage. It is known to boost your digestion and help in relieving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It also protects against the pathogen as it possesses antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. It also relaxes our airways; hence, it is beneficial for people who are dealing with asthma.
So, now that we have provided you with all the necessary instructions and benefits. So what’s stopping you now? Go make this chutney and enjoy it with your chaat and samosa.
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References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6848808
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