Tamarind Balls: A Taste of India in Your Home
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Tamarind balls are a sweet and sour treat that is popular in many parts of the world. They are made with tamarind pulp, sugar, and spices, and they are often coated in a crunchy sugar shell. Tamarind balls are a delicious and easy way to enjoy the tart and sweet flavor of tamarind.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tamarind pulp
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ cup sugar, for coating
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the tamarind pulp, sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and the tamarind pulp has softened.
- Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
- Once the mixture has cooled, use a spoon to form small balls.
- Roll the balls in the sugar until they are coated.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Tips
- For a chewier tamarind ball, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the mixture before cooking.
- To make a variety of flavors, add different extracts or spices to the tamarind mixture. For example, you could add vanilla extract, almond extract, or lemon extract.
- Tamarind balls can be enjoyed on their own, or used in a variety of desserts, such as ice cream, yogurt, or fruit salad.
Enjoy!
