How can I make IMLI?

Method

1. Add seedless tamarind in a pan and add 1.5 cups (12 oz) water to it.
2. Then transfer mixture to a blender and blend to a fine paste.
3. Sieve the mixture using a strainer to get rid of all the fiber.
4. Now heat oil in a kadai/wok on medium heat.
5. Add in the prepared tamarind paste and mix.

What can I use instead of tamarind sauce?

A popular alternative is to use lime juice (or sometimes white wine or rice vinegar) mixed with an equal quantity of light brown sugar as a substitute for tamarind.

Is tamarind sauce healthy?

Tamarind is a rich source of magnesium. It also contains more calcium than many plant foods. The combination of these two minerals, plus weight-bearing exercise, could help prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures. The body requires vitamin D to use calcium.

What is tamarind sauce used for?

From tangy soups to sweet chutneys to juices and carbonated drinks, tamarind is a versatile ingredient used to heighten flavor in both sweet and savory dishes.

Whats tamarind taste like?

The taste of tamarind ranges from a sweet and sour to a tangy and tart flavor, often depending on the other ingredients it is mixed with. For example, sweet ingredients, like sugar, can take the edge off of sour tamarind flavors. Taste can also depend on how ripe the fruit is.

Is tamarind good for health?

What flavor is tamarind sauce?

The taste of tamarind ranges from a sweet and sour to a tangy and tart flavor, often depending on the other ingredients it is mixed with. For example, sweet ingredients, like sugar, can take the edge off of sour tamarind flavors.

What is tamarind sauce and how to use it?

Tamarind concentrate is called for in many recipes. It adds a delicious sour flavour to a curry so it is good to have on hand. But what about the finished sauce? Like the tamarind concentrate mentioned above, tamarind sauce is of course available to purchase.

How do you make tamarind juice?

Break the tamarind into about six chunks and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes. As the tamarind simmers, press down and break it up with a wooden spoon or potato masher. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Press the tamarind through a fine sieve with a spoon. This takes time! Probably about 10 to 15 minutes.

How long does it take for tamarind to cook?

As the tamarind simmers, press down and break it up with a wooden spoon or potato masher. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Press the tamarind through a fine sieve with a spoon. This takes time! Probably about 10 to 15 minutes.

What is tamarind concentrate used for?

Tamarind concentrate is called for in many recipes. It adds a delicious sour flavour to a curry so it is good to have on hand. But what about the finished sauce?