Super Simple Tamarind Chutney (4 Ingredients/Instant Pot)

Tamarind Chutney is one of those classic condiments that you cannot plan anything without. Anything Indian or Indianish anyway! It is the classic black dress of the Indian table.  This Instant Pot version is about one of the easiest homemade versions that you will find. This is a push and dump variation, that is rich tasting and fresh. Some trial and error and I am happy to share this seriously good and ridiculously easy version.

My Tamarind Chutney Story

I am so happy that we have a few extra days before Thanksgiving. I feel like I almost need it this year.  Sometimes in life, just a few days make a difference. And yes, this year I am thrilled and rooting for late Thanksgiving. So, what you might ask has this tamarind chutney have to do with Thanksgiving. Well, I just like to have some on hand. I often use it as a glaze. I have done this with chicken wings. And guess what I came up with an even simpler version with drumsticks.

Fret not, I shall share with you before the week is over. In fact, I have ended up with a lot of fun and very simple recipes that I am dying to share with you as time moves along. And lastly you can make some great pulled chicken with this tamarind chutney. Along with being a great condiment for samosas, pakoras, and other good stuff. Think of this as ketchup and barbeque sauce all rolled into one.

And me, I am just happy that I have found a super simple and ridiculously easy way to make it. That is another unspoken advantage of the instant pot, it helps us find ways to simplify things. Make them fit into that coveted single step cooking.  The only essential ingredient to make this recipe work is to get tamarind concentrate found in most Indian stores or on amazon. Another thing to be grateful for!

Other tamarind dishes that I can think of include this chili tamarind shrimp and egg curry with tamarind and curry leaves.

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