Sharab Tamr Hendi is a very popular drink in Middle east. Sharab Tamr hendi is a drink made with indian (Hendi) tamarind (Tamr) and consumed in Ramadan. Served in long half filled glasses, I am hooked to this drink and had my first taste of it around ten years back. I love discovering new cuisines and this was something completely new for me.
This is such an easy drink to make with tamarind and sugar. First of all a block of tamarind has to be soaked around 1 hour. Then the seeds and skin has to be removed by straining and then the pulp is mixed with sugar.
Sharab Tamr Hendi is served chilled. I have made lots of variations of this simple drink adding cumin powder, mint and sometimes added honey or dates instead of sugar. But I believe original is the best and no use meddling with authentic flavors.
Serves 2
Drink from Middle east
120Prep Time
10Cook Time
130Total Time
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup tamarind
- 1 glass water
- 4-5 tbsp sugar (adjust if it is too sour)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 glass water
- Ice cubes to serve
- Mint for garnish
Instructions
- Soak tamarind in water for about 2 hours.
- Strain the pulp removing seeds and skin.
- In a pan mix together sugar & salt with pulp.
- Cook till sugar has dissolved.
- Cool & refrigerate.
- Divide the prepare syrup into two glasses.
- Add in water & serve chilled with ice cubes and mint.
Nutrition
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