Cumin and Tamarind Drink

Cumin and Tamarind Drink

 Ingredients :

1/2 cup dried tamarind pulp

2 cups hot water

3 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated

2 teaspoons cumin, ground

1/2 teaspoon garam masala

Sugar to taste

Salt to taste

Pinch of chili powder

Mint sprigs, lemon slices for garnishing

Method :

Use a small pot and fill with hot water to soak the tamarind pulp overnight, or for 2-3 hours. Dissolve the tamarind pulp by squeezing it and remove the seeds. Use a nylon sieve to strain. Add all the remaining ingredients into the tamarind liquid, stir well. Strain again with very fine sieve or muslin cloth. Set aside to chill. Before serving, dilute with iced water. Add the ming sprigs and lemon as garnishing.