CHAAT CHUTNEYS (Tamarind and Mint)

These two chutneys are served with most snacks like Pakoras, Vadas and Chaat - Ragda Pattice, Sev Puri, Dhai Puri, Samosa Chaat, Bhel Puri and wherever you would like a mixture of tangy, minty and spicy flavours.

TAMARIND CHUTNEY

In a small saucepan cook for 1/2 hour on medium heat:

• 1 cup deseeded dates
• 1/4 cup tamarind
• 1/4 cup palm sugar
• 1 cup water

Strain, then add:

• 1 tsp chaat masala
• 1 tsp chilli powder (adjust to your taste)
• 1 tsp sea salt (adjust to your taste)
• 1 tsp freshly ground cumin seeds
• enough water to get it to the consistency you would like

you can freeze this sauce for upto 3 months.

GREEN CHUTNEY

Mix together in a blender:

• 2 cups mint leaves
• 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 green chillies (adjust to your taste)
• 2 inch piece of root ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

This chutney will keep for about 3 days in the fridge.  It has multiple uses so will not last long!