Sweet and Tangy Tamarind Date Sauce

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Tamarind sauce blended with dates and apricot has an ultimate sweet, sour, and tangy flavor. Its authentic taste will pop up any dish whether its seafood, chicken, snacks or ordinary French fries. It's not only easy to make but also doesn't require a lot of ingredients and time to make.

Submitted by Zainab Pervaiz
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 1/2 cup
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup tamarind pulp

  • 8 dates

  • 8 dried apricots

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup water, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Combine tamarind pulp, dates, apricots, sugar, pepper, and salt in a blender; blend into a paste. Pour in water; blend until mixture has a sauce-like texture.

  2. Pour tamarind mixture into a saucepan; cook for 5 to 6 minutes, skimming off any bubbles. Serve hot or after cooling.

Cook's Note:

Use fresh apricots instead of dried if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

132 Calories
0g Fat
35g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 132
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 306mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.