Tamarind Sharbat

This recipe is posted by request.

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup tamarind paste
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water

Directions

1. Combine the tamarind paste, sugar and water in a small pot and bring to a simmer on medium low heat.
2. Stir while sugar dissolves.
3. You should have a syrup the consistency of maple syrup.
4. If it's thicker add a bit of water and cook another minute.
5. This will thicken up a bit when cool but still pourable.
6. Pour into a sterile jar or bottle.
7. This will keep for 3 or 4 days on the counter.
8. To serve combine 1/4 cup syrup with 1/2 cup water or sparkling water, stir and add 3 or 4 ice cubes.