Tamarind Candies

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Tamarind Candies

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 12 Min

Total Time : 22 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 12
  • 100 grams dried seedles tamarind


  • 80 gram jaggery powder


  • 1/2 teaspoon salt


  • 8-10 tablespoon of warm water


  • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder


  • 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder


  • 2 tablespoon castor sugar


  • 1.5 teaspoon ghee

Directions

  • soak the tamarind in warm water for 10 minutes
  • post soaking, mash the tamarind with the water into a soft dough
  • melt the ghee in a non stick pan
  • on Low heat, dry roast the jaggery powder for 2-3 minutes
  • next add the tamarind pulp, salt, red chilli and cumin powders
  • stir continuously on Low heat, as the mixture thickens
  • when the mixture comes together, take off heat and let cool a bit
  • spread the sugar on a plate
  • when the mixture is cool enough to handle, make small balls of the mixture and coat each with the sugar
  • store airtight and enjoy!