Tamarind Water Recipes

TAMARIND WATER

Steps:

• Remove and discard the hard outer pods of the dried tamarind. Combine the remaining dried tamarind or the prepared pulp with the water and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat about 30 minutes, or until the flesh is very soft, occasionally stirring and mashing with a whisk to break up the flesh and separate the seeds.
• Strain and discard the solids. Cool to room temperature and chill. Serve in tall glasses with plenty of ice.

TAMARIND WATER

Steps:

• Remove and discard the hard outer pods of the dried tamarind. Combine the dried tamarind or the prepared pulp with the water and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat about 30 minutes, or until the flesh is very soft, occasionally stirring and mashing with a whisk to break up the flesh and separate the seeds.
• Strain and discard the solids. Cool to room temperature and chill. Serve in tall glasses with plenty of ice.

TAMARIND PASTE

Steps:

• Separate the tamarind into small chunks and place the fruit into a medium heatproof bowl. (If using whole tamarind pods, remove and discard the outer shell and use the soft fruit inside.)
• Pour the boiling water over the tamarind, submerge completely, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit for 30 to 45 minutes. Stir the tamarind occasionally with a fork at first, then, as the water cools, rub the fruit between your fingers to separate it from the seeds. The mixture will turn thick and pulpy.
• Set a fine mesh sieve over a medium bowl and pass the mixture through to remove any fibrous materials and seeds, pressing firmly with a large spoon to squeeze out as much liquid as possible and scraping the tamarind from the bottom of the strainer into the bowl. The final consistency should be thick, almost like ketchup. Transfer the tamarind paste to a clean jar or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

TAMER HINDI (TAMARIND DRINK)

Steps:

• Separate the tamarind mass into chunks and place in a bowl. Cover with the boiling water and set aside for a few hours until the pulp dissolves in the water.
• Rub the tamarind pulp and seeds with your fingers, and add 3 cups (700 ml) cold water.
• Place the mixture in a fine mesh strainer set over a large bowl and press on the tamarind to extract all the juice.
• Transfer the pulp residue to a small bowl and add 2 cups (480 ml) cold water, rubbing the mixture with your fingers. Strain into the large bowl used above.
• Repeat the procedure a third time with 1 cup (240 ml) water.
• Add the sugar to the tamarind juice in the large bowl and stir to dissolve.
• Refrigerate and serve very cold with ice and water to dilute as desired (about ¼ cup or 60 ml water per 240 ml cup of juice).