Authentic Tamar Hindi (Egyptian Tamarind Drink)
A refreshing traditional Egyptian drink made from tamarind, lightly sweetened with honey, and served chilled over ice.
Prep Time
15 mins min
Cook Time
10 mins min
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6
Ingredients
- 1 cup tamarind pulp (seedless)
- 6 cups water
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp orange blossom water (optional)
- 1 Ice cubes
- 1 Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- 1 Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place the tamarind pulp in a saucepan with the water.
- 2
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to steep for another 10 minutes.
- 4
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the pulp to extract as much liquid as possible.
- 5
Discard the solids.
- 6
Stir in the honey until dissolved.
- 7
Add the lemon juice and orange blossom water, if using.
- 8
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
- 9
Serve over plenty of ice and garnish with fresh mint and lemon slices.
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