Shifa Score
1607
Tamarind Pickle
Tart tamarind, spices, slow-cooked delight.90
Calories
(kcal)
50
Glycemic
Index
1
Protein
(gms)
1.8
Fiber
(gms)
Classification
ENTREE
(213)
VEG
(343)
INDIAN
(201)
2.5k
1m
5.1k
1.9k
Description
Tamarind Pickle tantalizes taste buds with its vibrant blend of tangy, spicy, and sweet flavors. This luscious condiment boasts a sticky, rich texture, perfect for enlivening dishes worldwide. Celebrated in South Asian cuisines, tamarind pickle adds a zesty twist to rice, bread, and grilled meats, enhancing any culinary experience.
Recipe
Ingredients:
Tamarind pulp
200
Grams
Jaggery
150
Grams
Salt
1
Teaspoon
Red chili powder
1
Tablespoon
Roasted cumin powder
1
Teaspoon
Fennel seeds
1
Teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds
1
Teaspoon
Asafoetida
1
Teaspoon
Mustard oil
2
Tablespoons
Water
1
Cup
Preparation steps:
1. Soak 200g tamarind pulp in 1 cup warm water for 30 minutes.
2. Strain the mixture, extracting the thick tamarind juice. Discard solids.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5. Stir in 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger and 2 cloves minced garlic. Saute until fragrant.
6. Mix in 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder.
7. Pour in the tamarind juice, stirring well.
8. Add 100g jaggery or brown sugar, cooking until dissolved and thickened.
9. Season with salt to taste, cooking for another 5 minutes.
10. Cool before storing in an airtight jar.
