Tamarind curry (Tamarind Saar) | चिंचेचा सार | Chinche che Saar

Ready in 20 minutes

Serves 2-3 people

Ingredients:

• 1 - medium size Onion (chopped)
• 1 - medium size Tomato (chopped)
• 1 cup - Tamarind water
• 3-4 cloves - Garlic (pounded)
• ½ inch - Ginger (pounded)
• 1 tsp - Salt
• ½ cup - Water (if required)
• ½ tsp - Turmeric powder
• ½ tsp - Garam Masala
• 1/4 cup - freshly cut coriander
• 2-3 Green chilies - Optional
• ½ tsp - Hing (Asafoetida) - Optional

Preparation:

1. Heat a pan, add oil followed by Hing (Asafoetida).
2. Add Onion and saute them.
3. Once Onion is translucent (approx. after 5 mins), add Ginger-Garlic and saute.
4. Add Tomatoes and saute them for a minute or so.  
5. Add chilies and cover it for approx. 5-7 mins until everything is well cooked.
6. Add coriander, salt, Turmeric powder, & Garam masala. Mix everything well.
7. Now, add Tamarind water followed by water (if required). Depending on the family size you can take more tamarind and add tamarind water.
8. Let it come to a boil and then transfer it to a serving bowl or keep it aside for few mins and then serve directly.
9. Enjoy this easy & delicious Tamarind curry aka Tamarind Saar with a bowl of rice.

Tips:

• Let the Saar (curry) rest for 5 mins so that all the veggies ooze out their flavor.
• Increase/Decrease the quantity depending on your family size.
• If you need more tamarind water, make more of it BUT remember to check tamarind first in order to be sure that it’s not too sour.
• I use organic and local ingredients and they taste delicious while giving a great touch of nutrition.