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Raw Tamarind Chutney is an Andhra pachadi or chutney known as Chintakayi Pachadi, It is prepared from raw green tamarind. This sour and spicy chutney goes well with hot steamed rice and ghee.
Ingredients:
Raw (Green) Tamarind -10
Green Chillies – 6
Dry Red Chillies – 6
Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Coriander Seeds – 1 tsp
Fenugreek Powder – 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida Powder – 1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Oil – 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Method:
- Wash the tamarind pods and wipe them dry.
- Slit them and remove the seeds and fibre. Cut them into small pieces.
- Saute green chillies, dry red chillies, mustard seeds, coriander seeds and asafoetida powder separately using little oil.
- Grind chopped tamarind, sauteed ingredients, fenugreek powder, turmeric powder and salt into a coarse paste without adding water.
- Store in air-tight container and used for 4-5 days.
- Serve with hot rice.
