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Tamarind Balls

Cultural Context

Tamarind Balls are a beloved treat in Grenada, often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. This sweet and tangy candy reflects the island's rich agricultural heritage, utilizing the abundant tamarind fruit. Traditionally made during festivals and celebrations, these treats have become a symbol of Caribbean confectionery. Today, Tamarind Balls are popular not just in Grenada but throughout the Caribbean, with variations in sweetness and spice levels.

CaribbeanGDdessert
20 min
easy
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup tamarind pulp
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon bandanya (coriander)
1 teaspoon pimento peppers
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tamarind pulp

🥗Healthier: date paste

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Date paste offers similar sweetness and texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a different flavor.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: oats

Almond flour maintains texture while being lower in carbs.

1

Shell the tamarind and set aside.

2

Add salt to taste.

3

Prepare bandanya, pimento peppers, and Scotch bonnet pepper.

4

Grind garlic fine and set aside.

5

Rub the flesh of the tamarind with brown sugar.

6

Roll the tamarind balls in white sugar.

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Tamarind CandyTamarind Sweets

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