Tamar Hind a Refreshing Drink with Tamarind
Beat the heat with this incredibly refreshing and tangy Tamar Hind (Imli ka Sharbat)! This traditional summer cooler is the perfect blend of sweet and sour, guaranteed to quench your thirst and revitalize your senses.
Servings 4 Glasses
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tamarind Pulp
- 3 cups Water 1 for soaking + 2 for cooking
- ΒΌ cup Sugar or Jaggery, adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp Rose Water
- 10 Ice cubes to serve
Instructions
- 1 cup = 250 ml
Preparation
- Begin by washing the tamarind pulp and soaking it in 1 cup of hot water for 30 minutes.
For Tamarind Syrup
- Transfer the soaked tamarind to a saucepan, add 2 more cups of water, and gently mash the pulp.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Add the sugar (or jaggery) and rose water. Let it simmer on a low flame for 10 minutes.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to separate the liquid from the pulp and seeds. Press down on the pulp to extract all the flavorful juice.
- Allow the tamarind syrup to cool down to room temperature, and then refrigerate until chilled.
To serve
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the chilled Tamar Hind juice over it. Enjoy your homemade refreshment!