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Quick Tamarind Date Chutney (Instant Pot)
Sweet, tangy, and finished with just a hint of spice, this homemade tamarind chutney is a true staple in my kitchen. Made with tamarind paste, dates, jaggery,and warm spices, it comes together easily and delivers bold, satisfying flavorevery time. Makes 8 to 10 ounces of chutney.
Servings: 8
Calories: 98kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot Pressure Cooker optional
- Silicone spatula optional
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- ½ cup pitted dates 15
- ½ cup jaggery
- ½ cup tamarind paste
- 1 cup water (½ cup extra for stovetop method)
Spices
- ½ teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dry ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add dates and water to the Instant Pot insert. Pressure cook for 8 minutes. Quick release.
- Stir in Jaggery and tamarind paste. Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Note: You can also use an immersion blender or mixer to blend it smooth, in which case the next step can be skipped.
- Strain the pureed paste, use a silicone spatula or press down with your fingers. Discard any fibers that will be left in the strainer.
- Return the strained paste to the Instant Pot insert. Add the dry spices and cook for saute(low) for 5 minutes or until the chutney comes to a gentle boil. Note: the Chutney will thickne as it cools down
- Store in a clean and dry airtight container. Refrigerate for up to a month or freeze for 6 months in multiple smaller containers.
Stovetop Method
- Combine the dates and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 10–12 minutes until the dates are completely softened.
- Stir in the jaggery and tamarind paste. Use an immersion blender or potato masher to break down the dates until smooth.
- Press the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer using a silicone spatula.
- Return the smooth puree to the pot and stir in the dry spices. Simmer on low for 5 minutes until it reaches a gentle boil.
Notes
- Using ready-made tamarind paste is a huge time saver
- If you do not want to use dates, you can double the amount of jaggery
- Medjool dates are bigger and sweeter than the regular dates, so use can either use less or add less jaggery.
- This recipe makes thick tamarind chutney, so depending on the recipe you are using it in, you can dilute it with water as needed
- For the stove-top recipe, you can either pressure cook the dates in water or soak them in hot water for an hour.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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