Tamarind Sauce | Tamarind Chutney

Tamarind Sauce | Tamarind Chutney

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

  • concentrated tamarind paste
    1 tbsp
  • hot water
    1 tbsp
  • kosher salt
    ½ tsp
  • cayenne pepper
    ½ tsp
  • agave nectar
    1 tbsp
  • ground cumin
    ½ tsp
  • ground coriander
    ½ tsp
  • splenda
    ½ tsp

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.

Tamarind Sauce | Tamarind Chutney

Tamarind Sauce | Tamarind Chutney

48 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a sauce that punches above its weight in flavor but is incredibly simple to make? This tangy, spicy, sweet, and sour Tamarind Sauce is your new secret weapon, ready in just five minutes.

What makes this Tamarind Chutney truly special is its incredible balance of flavors and lightning-fast preparation. With just a handful of pantry staples and a microwave, you get a complex, rich sauce perfect for elevating everything from grilled meats to crispy appetizers, all without fuss.

Prepare your taste buds for an exciting journey. You'll experience a vibrant dance of flavors—the bold tang of tamarind, a subtle kick from cayenne pepper, and a harmonious sweetness from agave nectar and Splenda, all grounded by earthy cumin and coriander. The resulting sauce is silky smooth and intensely aromatic, transforming simple dishes into culinary highlights. Its versatility means it can be a zesty glaze or a delightful dipping companion.

This Tamarind Sauce is a fantastic base for experimentation. For a milder version, you can slightly reduce the cayenne pepper or omit it entirely. If you prefer a richer sweetness, consider adding a touch more agave nectar. For those who enjoy an extra spicy kick, a pinch more cayenne can be stirred in.

This easy tamarind sauce shines as a glaze for savory grilled chicken or pork, adding a delightful sticky-sweet and tangy crust. It’s also an indispensable dipping sauce for crunchy Indian pakoras, crispy spring rolls, or classic chicken wings, making it ideal for appetizers or casual meals.

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