How to make Tamarind Sauce/ Tamarind Chutney - Episode 769

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: date paste

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Date paste offers a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

red chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika provides color without the heat, while cayenne is often cheaper.

black salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt is more natural, while table salt is widely available.

Crack the shell of the tamarind and place it into a bowl.

Cut the tamarind into smaller pieces.

Add hot water to the tamarind and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to soften the pulp.

Place the softened tamarind pulp into a pot on the stove.

Add salt to taste, brown sugar (to preference), green seasoning, and hot peppers to the pot.

Allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Taste and adjust sugar and salt as needed before serving.

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