Udhaiyam Tamarind / Imli Seedless 400g

Udhaiyam Tamarind / Imli Seedless 400g

Add a tangy note to everyday cooking with Udhaiyam Tamarind / Imli Seedless 400g. Known as imli in Hindi, tamarind is used to bring sourness and balance to dishes such as sambar, rasam, chutneys and tamarind rice. Keep this 400g pack in your pantry for recipes that need a distinctive tart flavour alongside spices, vegetables or a little sweetness.

Benefits in the Kitchen

Udhaiyam Tamarind / Imli Seedless 400g lets you adjust the sourness of your cooking to suit your taste. Prepare a little extract at a time, then add it gradually rather than overwhelming the dish.

• Useful for South Indian sambar, rasam and tamarind rice.
• Adds a tart contrast to sweet-and-sour chutneys and sauces.
• Labelled seedless, making preparation more convenient than whole tamarind pods.
• A 400g pack for a range of home-cooked recipes.

Ingredients and Composition

This product is identified as seedless tamarind (imli). The complete ingredient declaration, any added ingredients and allergen warnings have not been verified from a readable pack label. Please check the supplied packaging for the exact composition before use. Water, spices, sweeteners and other ingredients mentioned in serving suggestions are added separately.

How to Prepare Tamarind Extract

For Udhaiyam Tamarind / Imli Seedless 400g, follow any preparation instructions on the pack first. As a general culinary method, place a small portion of tamarind in a bowl, cover with warm water and leave until softened. Mash gently with a spoon, then strain to remove fibres and any hard fragments. Although labelled seedless, check carefully before use. Add the strained extract gradually to your recipe and cook as directed.

Ways to Use for Good Results

• Sambar and rasam: Add strained tamarind extract according to your recipe, allowing it to cook with the other ingredients.
• Tamarind rice: Prepare a seasoned tamarind mixture, cook it as directed and combine with cooked rice.
• Chutneys: Combine the strained extract with your chosen spices and sweetener, adjusting the sweet-sour balance gradually.
• Substitution tip: Tamarind pulp, paste and concentrate can differ in strength. Do not assume equal quantities; start small and adjust to taste.

Storage

Store Udhaiyam Tamarind / Imli Seedless 400g according to the packaging instructions and best-before date. Keep the pack well sealed, away from moisture and direct sunlight, and use a clean, dry utensil. Follow any refrigeration instructions after opening. Refrigerate freshly prepared extract promptly and use it without unnecessary delay.