World Flavors Cookbook

Surasa (Sweet-Sour Tamarind Sauce)

Name: Surasa (Sweet-Sour Tamarind Sauce)
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Ancient World
Ingredients: tamarind pulp, jaggery, fresh ginger, cumin seeds, black salt, fresh coriander

A sharp, tangy sauce of tamarind, jaggery, ginger, and cumin — one of the ancient Indian sour sauces (amla rasa preparations) used to balance Ayurvedic meals.

Cuisine: Ancient World

Ingredients

tamarind pulp, jaggery, fresh ginger, cumin seeds, black salt, fresh coriander

Instructions

Dissolve tamarind in warm water. Strain thoroughly to remove seeds and fiber. Bring to a simmer with jaggery. Stir until dissolved. Toast and grind cumin seeds. Add cumin, grated ginger, and black salt. Simmer 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve as a dipping sauce or drizzle over rice.