Imli Candy-Canteen style
Imli Candy-Canteen style
This recipe brings to life so many pleasant memories from my School days. These Imli Candies were something I would purchase almost every day and would relish on them during recess and would also take some home to enjoy later. These Imli Candies had a balanced flavour of tangy, sweet and spicy that would always have you craving for more. I really miss having these Candies, so decided to prepare them at home. Believe me the taste is the same as the Imli Candies sold at the School Canteen, I am sure most 90s kids would remember. You are never too old to have these Imli Candies, so I would highly recommend you try them at home and reminisce the good old School days!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tamarind (Imli)
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 4-5 Dates (soft) Remove seeds
- 1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder Can increase to 1tsp if you want it a bit spicy
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1 tsp Black Salt
- 1 tbsp Ghee
Instructions
- Soak the Tamarind in 1 cup of water for about 30 minutes
- After soaking it , remove the seeds and just keep the pulp aside
- Now blend the Tamarind pulp with the Dates to form a thick paste
- In a pan heat the Ghee until it is melted
- Add the Brown Sugar and stir well
- Now add the Tamarind and Date pulp
- Add all the Spices and the Black Salt
- Give it a good Mix and keep stirring for about 8-10 minutes on medium flame, until it turns thick and sticky
- Now let the mixture cool down
- Keep it in the fridge for about 15 minutes
- Now take a spoonful of the paste and put it on a small piece of Cling flim
- Wrap to form a candy like shape and repeat the same procedure until all your candies are wrapped
- Your Imli Candies are now ready to eat, Enjoy!
- Keep them in the fridge for longer storage
Notes
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