Mc Currie Tamarind is dried tamarind (Tamarindus indica) in a 100g pouch: the brown, sticky, sweet-sour pulp of the tamarind pod. It is the souring agent for many Sri Lankan curries, chutneys and pickles.
Tamarind grows across Sri Lanka, and its pulp is soaked and squeezed to make a sour liquid for cooking. It is cleaned, graded, ground and packed at the maker's factory in Makumbura, Pannipitiya, and vacuum packed in a red printed pouch.
In the pack
- Tamarind, 100g pouch
- The pack lists the ingredient as tamarind
- The pouch carries the line "ISO 22000 Food Safety System Certified"
In the kitchen
- Soak a small piece in warm water, squeeze, strain and add the liquid to the pot
- Use in meat curries, fish curries and dhal for a sour note
- Make tamarind pickle or achcharu to serve with rice
- Use in chutneys, sauces and cold drinks
Remove any seeds and fibres before using the pulp.
Storage
Keep the pouch tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, and use a dry spoon.
Mc Currie is the brand of Lanka Spice (Pvt) Ltd, which has made spices, spice blends and ready-to-eat jar products in Sri Lanka since 1984.
