HOW TO MAKE TAMARIND DRINK AT HOME // MY REACTION TO THIS RECIPE..// TAMARIND (UKWAJU) JUICE RECIPE

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar tartness.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is more accessible and adds warmth.

mint leaves

🥗Healthier: basil

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Dried mint is a cost-effective substitute.

Break a piece of tamarind and place it in a bowl.

Add 1/3 cup of hot water to the tamarind and let it soak briefly.

Use a spoon to crush the tamarind in the water to extract the juice.

Add a handful of mint leaves to the bowl, reserving a couple for garnish later.

Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of jaggery to the mixture.

Grind the mixture until well combined and smooth.

Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove solids and seeds, pushing down to extract as much liquid as possible.

Transfer the strained liquid into a jug.

Add enough spring water to fill half the jug.

Prepare glasses with ice cubes and pour the tamarind drink over the ice.

Garnish with a slice of lime and mint leaves.

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