Kenyan Tamarind Chutney

Ingredients

• 250 gms tamarind
• 2 cups Sugar
• salt according to taste
• 1/2 tsp chili powder

Directions

1. Soak the tamarind in lukewarm water so that it softens.
2. Rub well to remove the seeds.
3. Strain out all the juice into a container.
4. Put on low heat and bring to boil.
5. Add Sugar, salt and chili powder and keep stirring and cooking on low heat till it starts to become thick.
6. A small piece of ginger can be added and later removed for extra flavor.
7. When desired consistency achieved remove from heat and allow to cool before storing (in a jar with a lid).