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Title: Tamarind sauce my new friend
Post by: Curry addict bob on August 14, 2016, 07:04 PM
I've recently been using this tamarind sauce in my curries! Also in my tikka marinades instead of yogurt! An Indian chef told me he uses this method I've done what he says it adds a very impressive tang & taste to both curry and  marinades I use 2 X tsp! but don't use it in curry if already in marinade.
Title: Re: Tamarind sauce my new friend
Post by: london on August 14, 2016, 07:25 PM
I love the taste of tamarind, but it gives me really bad acid so I try to avoid it. The last time I had it in a thai place I woke at 3 in the morning feeling like I'd drunk the contents of a car battery.

London.
Title: Re: Tamarind sauce my new friend
Post by: Curry addict bob on August 14, 2016, 07:49 PM
I better be on my guard then London
Title: Re: Tamarind sauce my new friend
Post by: loveitspicy on August 15, 2016, 11:38 PM
CAB - try it in a Madras and a splash of Worcestershire - you wont regret it mate

best, Rich
Title: Re: Tamarind sauce my new friend
Post by: london on August 16, 2016, 12:21 PM
Also works well in a Dhansak.

London.
Title: Re: Tamarind sauce my new friend
Post by: Unclefrank on August 16, 2016, 04:31 PM
Try it with king prawns when using your tikka marinade, i wouldn't replace the tamarind for the yoghurt may be a tad too much but each to their own but if you really like tamarind lol.
I use Blades recipe and add tamarind with lemon juice, ginger and garlic paste for the first marinade and leave for around 20 - 25 mins then cook in a Tandoori oven. 
Title: Re: Tamarind sauce my new friend
Post by: Curryking32000 on August 17, 2016, 10:34 AM
has anyone tried the Chicken Tamarina video which I think was one of Julians?  I've tried it a few times and its excellent.  I generally use the Maggi brand of tamarind sauce, but I guess they are all very similar
Title: Re: Tamarind sauce my new friend
Post by: Curry addict bob on August 18, 2016, 11:38 AM
CAB - try it in a Madras and a splash of Worcestershire - you wont regret it mate

best, Rich

Hi Rich will do! been putting it in most of my curries apart from the ones that have cream in them! not done madras yet!
Title: Re: Tamarind sauce my new friend
Post by: Curry addict bob on August 18, 2016, 11:40 AM
Also works well in a Dhansak.

London.

Will try it in Dhansak London cheers

CAB
Title: Re: Tamarind sauce my new friend
Post by: Curry addict bob on August 18, 2016, 11:43 AM
Try it with king prawns when using your tikka marinade, i wouldn't replace the tamarind for the yoghurt may be a tad too much but each to their own but if you really like tamarind lol.
I use Blades recipe and add tamarind with lemon juice, ginger and garlic paste for the first marinade and leave for around 20 - 25 mins then cook in a Tandoori oven.

Sounds good Frank cheers

CAB.
Title: Re: Tamarind sauce my new friend
Post by: Curry addict bob on August 18, 2016, 11:49 AM
has anyone tried the Chicken Tamarina video which I think was one of Julians?  I've tried it a few times and its excellent.  I generally use the Maggi brand of tamarind sauce, but I guess they are all very similar

The shop I get my Tamarind from also sells the Maggi sauce will buy this one next time and give it try

CAB
Title: Re: Tamarind sauce my new friend
Post by: leeroydan on January 09, 2017, 10:31 AM
This appeared in my local tesco, so i bought a few jars.

Always add a few drops to my madras, lovely stuff.
Title: Re: Tamarind sauce my new friend
Post by: m0rq on January 10, 2017, 01:50 PM
Ah the good old tamarind. I've become a fan of "TRS Tamarind Concentrate" for use (1 tsp) in my Vindaloos. This was what I was looking for in perfecting my Vindaloo in a long time.

I know most people here don't seem to be friends with a "sour" Vindaloo, but that's how I know it from my fav restaurants here (on the continent that is). Now I use 1 TBSP vinegar + 1 tsp tamarind concentrate (+ 1 tsp green cardamom crushed) and it' s all it needs to get that special bang!