How to Make Tamarind Juice|Gambian Drink|My Gambian kitchen

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey provides a natural sweetness with fewer calories.

black salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt offers a similar flavor profile.

mint leaves

🥗Healthier: basil leaves

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Basil adds a unique flavor while dried mint is more accessible.

Take 1 cup of dried tamarind and remove the shells.

Add hot boiling water to the tamarind and let it sit for a few hours.

Use a potato smasher to smash the tamarind and extract the pulp.

Use your hands to ensure all the pulp is out of the seeds.

Strain the mixture using a spoon to help the juice come through.

Add more water to the strained tamarind to extract more juice.

Add brown sugar to the tamarind juice and stir until completely dissolved.

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