Tamarind Sauce | Tamarind Chutney

Tamarind Sauce | Tamarind Chutney

Sauces
10 min
48 kcal / serving

Here’s a really easy, tangy, spicy, sweet, and sour Tamarind sauce. Use as a glaze for grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce for everything from chicken wings to Indian fried pakoras.  Five minutes in the microwave, and you’re done!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonconcentrated tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoonhot water
  • ½ teaspoonkosher salt
  • ½ teaspooncayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoonagave nectar
  • ½ teaspoonground cumin
  • ½ teaspoonsground coriander
  • ½ teaspoonsplenda

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix water and tamarind paste together until all lumps have been dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add all other ingredients.

  3. 3

    Microwave for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust. You want a good mix of hot (cayenne), sweet (agave & Splenda), spiced (cumin & coriander) and tart (tamarind).

  5. 5

    Serve with fritters, latkes, tater tots, french fries, or use as a glaze for grilled meats and cooked chicken wings.