Jul 14 2026

Tamarind Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Tamarind flavored drink

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak Tamarind

    In a bowl, place the tamarind pulp and pour 2 cups of warm water over it. Let it soak for about 20 minutes to soften the pulp.

  2. 2

    Extract Tamarind Juice

    After soaking, use your hands to squeeze and mash the tamarind pulp in the water to extract the juice. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, discarding the solids.

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    Add the remaining 2 cups of cold water, sugar, lime juice, and salt to the tamarind juice in the pitcher. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Serving

  1. 4

    Serve Chilled

    If desired, add ice cubes to glasses and pour the tamarind drink over the ice. Garnish with mint leaves for added freshness. Serve immediately.

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