Spicy Green Chutney & Sweet Tamarind Chutney for Chaats | Chutney for Chaats

Though I had been making this for quite a long time,but I wished to share the chutneys as a separate post as its used invariably with all north Indian snacks like samosa,kachoris,chaats(see recipe link below),sandwiches and so on.Both these chutneys are flavorful in its own way and impart a very good flavor to the food.However,these days you get readymade chutneys in bottles in stores but they do contain preservatives and additives.

Sweet Tamarind Chutney

Making this at home requires no preservatives and hardly requires any much efforts or preparations.These chutneys can be freezed for a long time.If you plan to make larger batches,then its better to pour and freeze in ice trays.Demold them after freezing and keep in ziploc bags.Thaw as required,works good.If you plan to use within two weeks,then refrigeration is also good.Enjoy with chaat & snacks,yumm !!

Spicy Green Chutney

Ingredients
for green spicy chutney

mint leaves 1/3 cup
coriander leaves 1/3cup
green chilles 2-3
onion 1/3 of a medium sized
garlic 3 small cloves/1 large
chat masala 1/2 tsp
lemon  juice 1-2tsp
saltto taste
water a few tsps

for sweet tamarind chutney
tamarind 1 lemon size
dates 10-12
jaggery 1tbsp
red chilli powder 3/4 tsp
jeera powder 1/2 tsp
salt to taste
water as needed

Method
FOR GREEN SPICY CHUTNEY-
-Wash and clean the leaves.Chop the other ingredients.Add to the blender jar with very little water and grind it to a smooth paste with chat masala and salt.
-Add the lemon juice and is ready to serve.

FOR SWEET TAMARIND CHUTNEY-
-De seed the dates and soak in a little water for 2 hours or microwave on high with enough water 3-4 mins to make it soft.
-In the meantime,soak the tamarind in water for 15-20 mins  and squeeze out the pulp.Keep aside.
-Soak the jaggery in a tbsp of water and strain impurities if any.
-Mix and place all ingredients in a pan on medium heat.Let it come to a boil and thicken like the sauces(took about 10 minutes on medium heat).
-Ready to serve or refrigerate the remaining in air tight containers.

(dates puree in the left and making chutney right pic)

NOTES
* You can increase or decrease the number of dates according to sweetness desired.
* Freeze if you are making large batches and thaw as required.

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