Tamarind Drink

Ingredients

• 250 g tamarind pulp or pods
• 2 litres warm water
• 1/2 cup sugar or honey
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves, optional
• Ice, optional

How to make it

1. Place tamarind pulp in warm water and allow it to soften for 15 minutes.
2. Massage the pulp with clean hands or a spoon to release the flavour.
3. Strain through a fine sieve, pressing the pulp to extract as much liquid as possible.
4. Add ginger or cloves if desired and sweeten gradually.
5. Chill thoroughly and serve over ice.