The tamarind water is a beverage typical of Mexico, although the plant has African origins. Its flavor is bittersweet and its fruit is similar to a date. In this article you will learn how to make this recipe and what benefits it offers to the body.
By preparing this fresh water you will eliminate the bad habit of drinking sugary industrial drinks and, in order not to get tired, apart from tamarind you can try other fruits and vegetables such as parsley, red fruits, orange, grapefruit, lemon, apple or cucumber.
In summary, to make homemade tamarind water, the first thing you should do is peel the pods. Shake them a little and pour them into the boiling water, letting them infuse for 6 minutes. Then, wait for the mixture to cool, remove the bone from the tamarinds and add it all to a blender. Finally, the mixture is strained so that it remains homogeneous. However, I prefer that you read this recipe more carefully and know the properties of the vegetable.
How to make natural tamarind water?
The necessary ingredients are:
- Natural mineral water: 1 liter.
- Tamarinds: 13-16 pods.
- Sweeteners: stevia, honey, lemon, etc.
Now you just have to follow the process step by step.
- Peel the pods from the tamarinds.
- Put half of the water in a pot and wait for it to boil.
- When it reaches the boiling point, add the tamarinds and wait approximately 6 minutes.
- When the mixture has cooled, pit the fruits and place in the blender. Also add the water that you used for cooking.
- Blend everything and, to make it homogeneous, strain well.
- Add the missing water, as well as the lemon, stevia, or sugar.
- Serve cold, with ice.
Remembering the benefits of tamarinds
- They are rich in minerals and vitamins, such as vitamin C, a highly antioxidant, and thiamine, an essential molecule for the muscular system (it is involved in contraction) as well as for the nervous system.
- Digestive Tamarinds facilitate digestion and whet your appetite, so they are convenient in times when you are not very hungry.
- It contains minerals such as calcium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, iron, magnesium, and sodium.
- It serves to regulate cholesterol levels, as shown by some studies.