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Tamarind Juice

Refreshing Tamarind Juice: Easy, Nourishing Delight

Delight in homemade Tamarind Juice—an easy, three-ingredient beverage that's refreshing and health-boosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Juice Base
  • 1 pound Sweet Tamarind Pods Make sure they are ripe for optimal taste.
  • 4 cups Water (for boiling) Essential for extracting pulp.
  • 4 cups Cold Water Adjust amount according to desired strength.
For Sweetness
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Sieve
  • bowl
  • pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tamarind Juice
  1. Begin by deshelling 1 pound of sweet tamarind pods, ensuring only the soft pulp remains.
  2. In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Add tamarind and 3/4 cup of brown sugar. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Mash the tamarind to extract the pulp.
  4. Pour the mixture through a fine sieve to separate seeds and pulp from the juice.
  5. Rinse the pulp with cold water, then transfer to a pitcher along with an additional 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure tamarind pods are ripe for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness to your taste, and consider adding unique ingredients for variation.

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