For the Indian Cooks :) | ExpatWoman.com
 

For the Indian Cooks :)

668
Posts
EW GURU
Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 16:30

So I received a tamarind block, how do I make the sauce to go with pakoras and samosas? I've soaked it in water and squeezed the block and the water is very thick. I sieved it through a strainer. My husband told me to add more water to the strainer and squeeze more of the liquid. So now what do I do with the liquid and do I throw away the remaining block that's in the strainer.

28
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 23:28
Gud is brown sugar in its purest form, it is available in Lulu.
202
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 22:46
An alternate which i like is to put the block of water (not much) and eave it for couple of hours and then use hand to mash it (while in water) to make a thick (very tick) paste. The thicker the better. I like the taste this way I dont like boiling which is a faster method.
668
Posts
EW GURU
Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 22:08
Thank you so much, that's very helpful. One more question what is Jaggery (gud) and where can I find it?
488
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 22:04
So basically, take the tamarind block and boil it in a saucepan with some water. Proportions wise .. If you have a 1 inch block of tamarind, you will need about quarter a cup of water. So the tamarind will take about 10 mins to melt and get all gooey. After which, you need to use a spoon and stir it so it is evenly mixed with the water. Look at the consistency at that point and determine whether you need to add more water OR to boil it for longer until the sauce is thicker. This is the very basic tamarind sauce which is used on top of dahi ballay, et cetera. As a condiment for fried items like pakoras and samosas, use [url=http://festivals.iloveindia.com/karwa-chauth/tamarind-sauce.html'>this[/url'> recipe. HTH
 
 

ON EXPATWOMAN TODAY