How to Make Tamarind Balls | Spice Isle Cafe

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.

Shell the tamarind by cracking the shell and removing the strings.

Place the shelled tamarind in a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of white granulated sugar to the tamarind.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the mixture.

Knead the mixture with your hands, adding water as needed to help it stick together.

Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding brown sugar if necessary.

Roll the mixture into small balls, using sugar on your hands to prevent sticking.

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