This marinade is excellent for making sweet and sour shrimp or chicken. The natural acidity of the tamarind fruit helps to tenderize the chicken, but be careful not to marinate shrimp or other seafood too long, as it will “cook” it. The main flavor in this well-known dish comes from the tamarind. Make sure […]
tamarind paste
Iced Jal-Jeera: A Zesty Indian Summer Drink
Every summer when the weather gets hot, we make jal-jeera, which is a word that basically means “cumin water.” Jal = water. Jeera = cumin. Here’s how it’s made.



