Refreshing Tamarind Juice - Recipes by Surya

Food is always about memories. There are a few dishes which remain fresh in our memory even after a considerable time. Each one of us have such memories. I had this Tamarind Juice as a Welcome Drink a long time ago. After struggling through the traffic &  noisy cars, this cold sweet and sour welcome drink was not only refreshing but also very relaxing. many years later, the taste of that Tamarind Juice is still fresh in my memory

I love experimenting and making new dishes. While I prepare most of the drinks  keeping in mind my daughter and husband,  this tamarind drink was an exception. This was for me and my friends. My friends relish sour tamarind, especially when its sourness is well balanced with the sweetness of jaggery. I made this drink  for my friends and all of them loved it. To my surprise, my husband also loved it.

Served in smaller quantities Tamarind juice is a perfect welcome drink. Tamarind improves appetite and roasted cumin powder, black salt added to the juice assists digestion. In addition, tamarind juice also quenches thirst and has a cooling effect.

This Tamarind juice contains many  micronutrients found in Jaggery and Tamarind.  Jaggery is used extensively in traditional recipes. Jaggery is a healthier alternative to Refined Sugar. Please refer Healthy date Palm Jaggery Kheer  to know more about nutritional facts on jaggery. Tamarind is a commonly used ingredient found in every Indian Kitchen. Tamarind is a rich source of Iron, Magnasium, Phosphorus, Calcium and Vitamin C.

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Course

appetizer, drink

Cuisine

indian

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Passive Time

30 Minutes

Servings

Servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 Cup tamarind 3-4 Lemon size Tamrind Balls
• 1/2 Cup jaggery
• 1/2 Tsp Black Salt
• 2 Tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
• 1/2 lemon juice Optional
• 1 Liter water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In one cup warm water Soak tamarind for 30 minutes
2. Through a strainer take out the pul
3. Add Crushed Jaggery, Salt, Cumin Powder and stir well
4. Add more water as per the consistency required. Adjust the amount of Jaggery as per the sweetness required.
5. Store in fridge upto 3-4 days. Serve Chilled. Garnish with Mint Or Basil Laeves.