Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Tamarind pulp | 100 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
 Soft dates, pitted | 180 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 45 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Dry ginger | 1 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 260 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and prepare the tamarind pulp and pitted soft dates and jaggery and dry ginger.
- Toast the cumin briefly and let it cool.
- Grind the prepared ingredients with the cumin, rock salt, and just enough water to move the blades.
- Scrape down the sides and grind again to a spoonable texture, leaving a little natural body.
- Serve a small spoonful fresh; refrigerate any remainder promptly.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (North Indian sweet-sour chutney tradition)
Tamarind-Date Chutney is a concentrated accompaniment, so a small spoonful is sufficient. Vata: pair with a moist warm meal and moderate sourness. Pitta: reduce chilies and emphasize coriander or coconut. Kapha: keep the chutney sharp, unsweetened, and portions small.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Tamarind-Date Chutney
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (74g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 158 kcal | 117 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 1.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 41.2 g | 30.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | 24.5 g |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Calcium | 36.8 mg | 27.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.99 mg | 1.47 mg |
| Magnesium | 36.6 mg | 27.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 42.3 mg | 31.3 mg |
| Potassium | 397 mg | 294 mg |
| Sodium | 206 mg | 152 mg |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese | 0.07 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg | 0.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.7 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.3 µg | 1.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.09 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.75 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 8.2 µg | 6.1 µg |
| Choline | 3.6 mg | 2.6 mg |
