Nutrition
Tamarind drink (Saamia)
Ingredients
• 100 grams of tamarind seed (peeled including seeds)
• Water
• 50 grams of ginger
• 2 grams of alligator pepper
• 3 grams of cloves
• Sugar to taste
Preparation
• Peel and wash ginger, cloves, alligator pepper and blend.
• Soak tamarind overnight (optional)
• Boil water and pour over tamarind
• Soak for several hours
• Mash the mixture for the pulp to come off the seeds
• Add grounded or blended spices to the mixture
• Add water and boil for 30 minutes
• Put off fire and allow to cool
• Sieve and strain to get rid of particles (spices and pulp)
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