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Tamarind juice _ Sofrat hadhramia
Tamarind
Tamarind juice is considered one of the most delicious oriental juices, and it is usually prepared in the summer and in the holy month of Ramadan. It is distinguished by its sweet taste and its great ability to give the body energy and a feeling of refreshment. In addition, it provides the body with many benefits, such as moisturizing the throat, removing accumulated gases in the abdominal area, and others. In this article, we will mention the different ways to make tamarind juice.
Nutritional value of tamarind
The following table shows the nutritional value of each cup of tamarind weighing 120 grams.
| Nutritional element | Nutritional value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 143 calories |
| Carbohydrates | 37 grams |
| Sodium | 18 milligrams |
| Potassium | 68 milligrams |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 grams |
| Sugars | 32 grams |
| Proteins | 0.2 gram |
| Vitamin C | 30% |
| Calcium | 2.5% |
| Iron | 10% |
Aloe Vera Syrup
💠Ingredients:
- A cup of tamarind (aloe vera) for Drinking.
- Eight cups of water.
- A tablespoon of rose water - as desired-.
- Sugar - as desired-.
- Crushed ice.
💠Method:
- Put the tamarind in a pot and add water to it, then put the pot on the fire and leave it until it boils.
- Cover the pot and leave the tamarind until it soaks well and dissolves.
- Strain the mixture to get rid of impurities and the core.
- Add sugar to the tamarind syrup, in addition to rose water and crushed ice.
Hibiscus and Tamarind Drink
💠Ingredients:
- A cup of tamarind.
- A cup of hibiscus.
- A cup and a half of sugar.
- Two liters of water.
- Water.
💠Method:
- Put the tamarind, hibiscus, water and sugar in a stainless steel pot, and stir the ingredients well until the sugar dissolves.
- Place the pot on medium heat, and let it boil gently for five minutes.
- Leave the mixture in the pot, and put it in the refrigerator for hours or for a whole night.
- Strain the drink with a fine strainer and add more water according to the desired taste and concentration, and serve it cold with ice cubes.
Tamarind and Ginger Drink
💠Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- 1 piece of ginger or 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
- 1/4 cup of coconut nectar or you can use maple syrup.
- 6 cups of lukewarm water.
- 1 box of fresh tamarind pods (about 2 to 3 cups of tamarind paste).
💠Method:
- Remove the brown tamarind tops by hand and remove the stem from the pulp.
- Place the tamarind pulp in a deep heatproof bowl and pour warm water over the tamarind and leave it to soak for 10 to 15 minutes until the tamarind softens.
- Pour the tamarind soak into the blender jug and add the ginger to it, then turn on the blender until the ingredients are ground and the juice is formed.
- Leave the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes until the seeds settle at the bottom of the blender.
- Place a cloth over a bowl, then pour the tamarind juice over it and filter the juice.
- Sweeten the juice with coconut nectar and vanilla, then pour the juice into serving glasses, add ice cubes to it and serve cold.
