Sooth Chutney

Sooth Chutney: Sooth (or Saunth) chutney, is a sweet chutney used in Indian chats. It is made from dried ginger (sooth) and imli (tamarind) paste, hence the name. The chutney is brownish-red in color. Modern sooth is often made with dates. However, sooth made with dried ginger adds a special flavor to the chat and is preferred in most parts of North India.

Ingredients

(serves 2):

• 1/2 cup dates
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 4 cloves of garlic, sliced
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2 tsp ground pepper
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method:

• Heat the olive oil in a pan on medium heat.
• Fry the garlic slices in the olive oil.
• Slice the dates into halves.
• Add dates, sesame seeds and ground pepper into the hot oil.
• Mix well.
• Add sugar to the mixture.
• Stir continuously over a low heat, until the mixture becomes soft.
• Add the vinegar.
• Simmer until mixture is well pureed.
• Add salt to taste.
• Bottle the sooth chutney in an airtight glass container.
• Store the bottled sooth chutney in the refrigerator.
• Serve as and when required.

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