Piment Tamarin (Briani) | Mauritian Tamarind & Chilli Sauce

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: date paste

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Date paste provides sweetness with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat while adding color.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar adds acidity at a lower cost.

Soak tamarind paste in warm water until soft.

Mash the tamarind to extract the pulp.

Strain the mixture to remove fibers and seeds.

In a bowl, combine the tamarind pulp with sugar.

Add finely chopped garlic and coarse chili.

Mix in salt and turmeric.

Stir in olive oil and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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