Savor the vibrant fusion of sweet, sour, and spicy with our Samosa Dipping Sauces. Available in an array of colors like green, red, yellow, and brown, they pair perfectly with samosas and have a good shelf life in the fridge.
To make Tamarind Sauce, begin by boiling ½ cup of tamarind in 2 cups of water until it becomes mushy. Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the mixture, keeping the tamarind water and discarding the pulp. Then, in a pan, briefly sizzle cumin seeds and chopped ginger. Stir in the reserved tamarind water, ½ cup of jaggery, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp of chili powder. Allow it to boil until the sauce thickens and takes on a glossy appearance. For the complete method with step-by-step guidance, please refer to the detailed recipe of Tamarind Sauce.
Making Green Sauce
To create the green dipping sauce, combine ½ cup each of fresh mint and coriander leaves, 1 tsp of roasted gram dal, 1 tsp each of chopped ginger and garlic, a pinch of salt, some amchur (dried mango) powder, chaat masala to taste, and a little water in a blender. Blend these ingredients until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Making Mango Chutney
For Mango Chutney, heat ½ cup of mango puree and ½ cup of jaggery or brown sugar in a pan. Cook until the mixture thickens. Then, stir in ½ teaspoon each of chili and coriander powder and cook for an additional 2 to 5 minutes. Once done, turn off the heat and enjoy this delightful sauce with your chosen snacks.
Making Chili Garlic Chutney
For the Chili Garlic Sauce, begin by soaking 15 to 20 dried red chilies in hot water for 3 hours after deseeding them. Drain and blend the chilies into a puree. In a pan over medium heat, add oil, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, and the chili puree. Sauté until the oil begins to separate. Then, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar or brown sugar until well combined. Your spicy chili garlic sauce is now ready to accompany your samosas.
Making Yogurt Dip
To prepare the Yogurt Dip, crush 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 3 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves using a mortar and pestle. Then, combine the crushed mixture with ½ cup of yogurt, add salt to taste, and stir until everything is well incorporated. Your flavorful yogurt dip is now ready to be served with samosas or your snack of choice.
Making Szechuan Sauce
For the Szechuan sauce, I've provided an in-depth recipe with specific instructions and additional tips on my blog. To get the complete recipe with all the details you need for a perfect result, please visit Szechuan Sauce.