Tamarind Chutney for Chaat

Chaat is a combination of a multitude of flavors - tanginess, sweetness, sourness - all combined into one great dish. The tamarind chutney gives a tangy and sweet flavor, while the Green chutney gives a spicy and sour effect. Below is the recipe of the tamarind chutney which if mastered, will help you in making many types of chaats.

Recipe:
Ingredients:
Tamarind - small piece
Chaat Masala - 1 tsp
Water - 1 cup
Jaggery - a small cube
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Hing - to taste
Salt - to taste
Red Chilly Powder - 1/2 tsp

Preparation:

1. Soak tamarind in a cup of warm water.
2. Add jaggery, cumin seeds, hing, salt, red chilly powder and chaat masala.
3. Blend the above mix in a mixer.
4. To thicken the above liquid, heat it and stir it on medium flame.

Tangy Tamarind chutney is ready to be served with Chaat.