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Tamer Hindi (Tamarind Drink)

A glass pitcher and two glasses filled with tamer hindi a sweet and sour tamarind beverage.
Photo by Marlene Matar

This refreshing sweet and sour beverage—made with tamarind, water, and sugar—is popular during the month of Ramadan. The semi-dried tamarind paste used for tamer hindi can be purchased online or at Middle Eastern grocery stores.

Cook's Note:

After step 3, the sour juice can be used as a substitute for lemon juice in some recipes.

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