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fiamma
Sep 30th, 2006, 01:56 PM
I have bought a packet of tamarind paste (quite solid, with seeds, in a cellophane packet) and was wondering how i could use it. Any recipe ideas? Thanks :)

daricsmami
Sep 30th, 2006, 04:03 PM
I had a tamarind popsicle the other day. :D

I've only had tamarind in sweet things, like drinks and desserts.

fiamma
Sep 30th, 2006, 05:01 PM
Here they put it in granita, like a Slush Puppie crushed ice drink with syrup. I see that tamarind is sometimes used in Indian Dhal recipes, but all the ones I've seen look pretty complex, so I'm on the hunt for a simple recipe.

Korn
Sep 30th, 2006, 05:25 PM
Make some tamarind chutney (http://www.asianonlinerecipes.com/online_recipes/indiapakistan/tamarind-chutney.php)!

fiamma
Sep 30th, 2006, 05:30 PM
That sounds delicious - thanks so much Korn! I even have all those ingredients :D How long do you think it would keep in the fridge?

Korn
Sep 30th, 2006, 06:09 PM
Sorry, I only know how long it takes for me to eat it... :) I've only had this on Indian restaurants. MAybe others know?