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Chutneys & CondimentsSouth IndianVegetarianVeganHealthy / low-calorieTamarind PasteOPOSPantry StapleSouth IndianBasic RecipeVeganFamily Recipe
Homemade Tamarind Paste (OPOS Method)
🍽 4 servings⏱ Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min🔥 ~150 kcal / serving
Ingredients (2)
Servings
- tamarind250 g
- water2 cup
Method
- 1
Place the cleaned tamarind into a 2-litre pressure cooker.
- 2
Add the 2 cups of water.
- 3
Close the cooker with the weight attached.
- 4
Cook on high heat for 4 whistles.
- 5
Allow the pressure to release naturally.
- 6
Mash the softened tamarind thoroughly using a spoon or potato masher.
- 7
Strain through a sieve if a smooth paste is preferred.
- 8
Allow to cool completely.
- 9
Store in a clean, sterilised glass jar in the refrigerator.
Notes & variations
The remaining tamarind fibre can be boiled with 1 cup of water and used to make rasam. Refrigerated tamarind paste keeps well for 2–3 months. Freeze in ice cube trays for convenient portion sizes. Always use a clean, dry spoon to prevent spoilage.
Nutrition
estimatedServings
150
Calories
39.4
Carbs
1.8
Protein
0.4
Fat
3.1
Fibre
| Per | 1 serving | 4 servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal | 600 kcal |
| Carbs | 39.4 g | 157.6 g |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 7.2 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 1.6 g |
| Fibre | 3.1 g | 12.4 g |