This easy to make sweet tamarind recipe can be used on toast, bread or whole wafer. Its large amount of fibers makes this candy an excellent aid for those who need to treat constipation, reducing belly bloating.
This sweet tamarind can also be used as a cake and pie filling because, although the fruit has a sour taste, the sweet made with tamarind has a very pleasant taste.
Ingredients for tamarind jam
- 500 g of tamarind
- 3 glasses of water
- 5 cups brown sugar
Method of preparation
Peel the tamarinds and do not remove the lumps, leaving to soak in a bowl with 3 glasses of water for 4 hours. Then bring this mixture to the fire, in a pan, adding the sugar, stirring well. Remove from heat, allow to cool and refrigerate.
Tamarind is rich in fiber that, in addition to helping to lower the intestine, fight diabetes and decrease appetite, but since sugar is sweet, it should not be used by diabetics or anyone who wants to lose weight.
Learn more about tamarindo in: Tamarindo.
