VegVeganEgypt
Tamar hindi
Tamarind soaked overnight, strained and sweetened. Cairo's Ramadan cooler, sold from brass jugs.
15 minTime
0 gProtein each
mildSpice
8hPlan ahead. Soak for 8 hours first; the 15 minutes come after.
The date of IndiaMake it your way
Grandma's wayCold soaked tamarind, sugar and water.
The original117kcalsame
0 gproteinsame
1 gfibresame
15minutessame
Tamarinda lemon sized block
Water1.2 litres cold
Sugar⅔ cup
Rose watera few drops, optional
Ice cubesplentyMethod
- 1Soak the tamarind in 500 ml cold water overnight.
- 2Rub the pulp and push through a fine sieve.
- 3Stir in the sugar, remaining water and rose water until dissolved.
- 4Chill and serve over ice.
Serve it like thisServe chilled in glasses over ice, from a jug, at the start of the meal.