{"title":"Tamarind \u0026 Goraka","description":"\u003cp\u003eSourness matters as much as heat in South Asian cooking, and these two fruits provide much of it. Tamarind is the sticky brown pulp of a tropical pod, sweet and sour at once. Goraka is the dried rind of a small fruit related to the mangosteen, darker and smokier in its sourness, and central to Sri Lankan and Kerala fish curries. Both live in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickles-pastes-and-sauces\"\u003epickles, pastes and sauces\u003c\/a\u003e department.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamarind\"\u003eTamarind\u003c\/a\u003e, also known as imli, puli and siyambala, comes as wet blocks with or without seeds, and as ready paste or concentrate. It flavours sambar, rasam, puli kuzhambu, pulihora and imli chutney, as well as many Thai and Mexican dishes. Goraka, also called kodampuli or Malabar tamarind, comes dried, as paste, or as a smooth cream, and goes into ambul thiyal, fish curry and some pork curries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlocks give the truest flavour and keep for a year in a cool cupboard. Paste is quicker but more concentrated, so start with less and taste as you go. Dried goraka pieces last a long time if kept dry, while goraka paste and cream should be refrigerated once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor dishes that already balance the sourness for you, look at Sri Lankan curry mixes, and for a sweeter way to enjoy tamarind, tamarind and date chutney.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"777-tamarind-paste-300g","title":"777 Tamarind Paste 300g","description":"\u003cp\u003e777 Tamarind Paste is tamarind pulp already soaked, squeezed and strained, packed in a glass jar with water, salt and a preservative. The maker describes it as a direct substitute for tamarind fruit, so it takes the place of the lump of puli that would otherwise sit in warm water before every sambar, rasam or kuzhambu. The paste is dark, thick and sour with the fruity edge tamarind brings to South Indian and Sri Lankan cooking. See more blocks, pastes and concentrates in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamarind\"\u003eTamarind\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eScoop out the quantity you need and add it at the same stage you would add fresh tamarind extract. The jar names sambar, rasam, chutney, stews, soups, curries and tamarind rice. Start with a teaspoon, simmer for a few minutes so the raw sourness mellows, then taste and add more. For puli kuzhambu or a tamarind rice base, loosen a spoonful in a little warm water first so it spreads evenly through the pan. It also works in a sweet and sour date and tamarind chutney for chaat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: tamarind, water, iodised salt and a preservative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround 30 servings of 10g in a 300g jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo seeds or fibres to strain out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Tamil Nadu, India by SGR (777) Foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"777","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366567526739,"sku":null,"price":2.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/777-tamarind-paste-300g-front.png?v=1791973849"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/tamarind-and-goraka.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}