Sweet And Tangy Tamarind Date Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup tamarind pulp
8 dates
8 dried apricots
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water, or more to taste

Preparation

Combine tamarind pulp, dates, apricots, sugar, pepper, and salt in a blender; blend into a paste. Pour in water; blend until mixture has a sauce-like texture.
Pour tamarind mixture into a saucepan; cook for 5 to 6 minutes, skimming off any bubbles. Serve hot or after cooling.