Tamarind Paste

Tamarind paste is made from the concentrated fruit of the tamarind tree. Use it to add a sweet and sour flavor to chutneys, curries, sauces, stir fries and noodle dishes such as pad thai.

Ingredient: Organic tamarind pulp, water.

Product of India. Certified Organic by NJDA

Pad Thai
Simple Pad Thai (Serves 2)
YOU NEED: Thai rice noodles with cooked pad, 3 TBSP ghee or coconut, 1 large egg, 1 cup mung bean sprouts, 2-1/2 TBSP tamarind paste, 2-1/2 TBSP water, 1- 1/2 TBSP fish sauce, 1-1/2 TBSP simple syrup, 3 scallions, halved and cut into 1 pieces 2 TBSP cr. roasted peanuts, 2 lime wedges.

Instructions: Heat the ghee/oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add egg; stir until just set, about 30 seconds. Add the noodles and cook for 1 minute. Add the sprouts. Add the tamarind water, fish sauce, and simple syrup and stir-fry until the sauce is absorbed into the noodles and the noodles are well coated, about 1 minute. Stir in the scallions and 1 TBSP peanuts and stir well. Serve, garnished with remaining peanuts, lime wedges and chili flakes.

Tamarind Chutney
Use tamarind to make delicious tamarind chutney
Serve along side beli, samosas, panipuri and more.

Tamar dressing
Tamar dressing
YOU NEED: 1/2 TBSP cumin seeds, 1/2 cup yogurt or coconut cream, 3 TBSP fresh lemon juice, 3 TBSP honey, 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil, 1/8 cup concentrate tamarind, 1-1/2 TBSP fresh ginger, chopped

Instructions: In a dry pan, roast the cumin seeds until aromatic. Whisk cumin seeds and all other ingredients in a bowl. Mix with vegetables, such as cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, cucumbers, and green onions.