Imli ki Chutney

Had a few friends over for dinner and wanted to make some chaat. Figured out my stock of mom's chutney is over so had to whip this up myself.

You need:
- Imli (Tamarind) - 1 cup (soak for 2 hours)
- Gud (Jaggery) - 1 cup (or less if you want it more sour)
- Salt - to taste
- Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
- Raisins - a handful - soaked
- Dry ginger - 1 tsp
- Jira (cumin seeds) - 1 tsp - roasted

How to:
- Sieve the pulp from the tamarind in a pan, add as much water as needed to make it soupy in consistency.
- Add jaggery and bring to a boil.
- Add everything else and cook on low flame till the chutney thickens.
- Taste and adjust spices if needed

Tip - leave a chutney slightly runny as it will thicken when cold

Kairi ki Launji (Sweet and Sour raw mango chutney)

This is my favorite accompaniment with lunch in summers. Its tangy and sweet and fresh and just the thing that'll make you lick your fingers.
You need:
Raw mango (kairi) - 2 diced
Sugar - 1 tbsp
Sauf (fennel seeds) - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Dry ginger (Saunth) - 1tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1 tbsp

How to:
Heat oil in a pan and add the saunf and dried ginger. Add the chopped kairi, cover and cook till it is slightly soft. Add the other ingredients (except sugar) and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the sugar and cook till the oil leaves sides. Mash the mango pieces a bit to give a pulpy consistency.

Ready to eat :)