Wild Foraged Tamarind (Limited Quantity)
Wild Foraged Tamarind (Limited Quantity)
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3.2oz 90g
Mar '24 Harvest
This wild tamarind is foraged by tribes in the Eastern Ghat mountains during a short harvest period that lasts a month per year when the tamarind fruit is at its peak ripeness. This tamarind is jammy, fruity and tangy -- perfect to brightness and fruity acidity to your dishes.
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Origin & Farm
+ Chintapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India
+ Tamarind grows wild in much of South India and is a source of income for tribal communities living in the Eastern Ghats who forage it every season and sell in the local markets. Our tamarind is sourced directly from the foragers.
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Farmer Details
+ Wild Foraged
+ Chemical Free
+ Supports tribal communities
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Uses
+ To add brighteness and tang to soups, stews and curries
+ The fruitiness of the tamarind works well in baking -- a great addition to add tang to fruit pies.
How to use it:
1. Soak 1 tsp ball of tamarind in hot water for 10 mins
2. Squish the tamarind with your hands to release the pulp ~30 seconds
3. Strain the liquid and use it. Discard the tamarind fiber