Sri Lankan Tamarind
Ingredients
How to make it
- Soak tamarind in hot water 15–20 minutes, mash, and strain to extract pulp, discarding seeds/fibres.
- Heat coconut oil; sauté onion, garlic, green chilli, and curry leaves.
- Stir in all dry spices and salt; cook 30 seconds.
- Pour in tamarind liquid and kithul treacle or sugar.
- Simmer gently for 15–20 minutes until thickened to a syrupy consistency.
- Cool completely.