{"product_id":"laxmi-wet-tamarind-800-gm","title":"Laxmi Wet Tamarind 800 Gm","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaxmi Wet Tamarind 800g is premium whole wet tamarind — the traditional block form of unprocessed tamarind pulp that is the foundation of authentic South Indian tamarind cooking. Wet tamarind delivers a richer, more complex, more deeply flavorful tamarind water than concentrate when properly soaked and strained. Available at Anoras Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Whole Wet Tamarind Block 800g\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium wet tamarind pulp in the traditional block form for authentic preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e800g block — generous supply for serious South Indian cooking households\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore complex, deeper flavor than concentrate when properly soaked and strained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaxmi — trusted South Asian grocery brand for authentic tamarind preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreak off a golf-ball sized piece, soak in 1 cup warm water for 15-20 minutes, then squeeze and strain through a strainer to extract rich tamarind water. Use extracted tamarind water in sambar, rasam, tamarind rice (puliyogare), and chutneys. Store the remaining block in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use a larger quantity for bold, complex preparations like Chennai-style mutton curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use wet tamarind block instead of concentrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole wet tamarind has a more complex, rounded sourness with fruity depth compared to concentrate. Purists and serious South Indian cooks strongly prefer the block form for preparations where tamarind is the primary flavor element.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know when tamarind has been soaked long enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e The block should be fully softened and the water should have turned a rich brown color. Squeeze and rub the soaked tamarind thoroughly to extract maximum pulp before discarding the seeds and fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the seeds in wet tamarind edible?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamarind seeds are not eaten directly in cooking preparations — strain them out along with the fibrous pod material after soaking and extracting the pulp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packaged in a facility that may handle tree nuts and sesame. Check label for the most current information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laxmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001832284387,"sku":"61898930","price":14.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/laxmi_wettamarind.webp?v=1781786682","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/laxmi-wet-tamarind-800-gm","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}