Saunth (or sooth), is a sweet chutney used in Indian chaats. It is made from dried ginger (sooth) and tamarind (or imli) paste, hence the name.[1] The chutney is brownish-red in colour.
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Type | Chutney |
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Place of origin | India |
Region or state | North India |
Main ingredients | Tamarind, dried ginger, dates |
Variations | yogurt |
Modern sooth is often made with dates. However, sooth made with dried ginger adds a special flavour to the chaat and is preferred in most parts of North India.