Tamarind Candy (Imli Ki Goli)

Tamarind Candy or Imli Ki Goli is a type of chewy candy made from the fruit of the
tamarind tree. It is usually sold in small containers with each piece rolled in sugar.
Tamarind tree grows in tropical locations such as Africa, India, and parts of Asia. The
tree is also common in Mexico and some parts of South America. Tamarind candy is
known for having a sweet and sour taste, and it may be found most often in specialty
food stores that carry items from a variety of different countries.

My favorite candy when I was a kid, it is very common in India, available in all grocery
shops. This tamarind pulp candy is exceptionally sweet and delicious. It is a treat that is
sure to satisfy your taste buds. People who enjoy tamarind candy often choose to make
it at home rather than purchasing it. The candy can be made using tamarind paste,
jaggery, and some spices and then coated in sugar.
Ingredients:

❏ • ½ cup Deseeded Ripe Tamarind

❏ • ¾ cup Grated Jaggery or Brown Sugar
❏ • ¼ tsp Red Chili Powder
❏ • ¼ tsp Salt
❏ • 1 tbsp Roasted Cumin Seeds Powder
❏ • Pinch of Hing/Asafoetida (optional)
❏ • Sugar for Rolling (coating)
Preparation Method:

1. Blend the ripe tamarind in a blender and make coarse mixture. Use coffee beans or spice
blender.

2. Remove it into the mixing bowl. Add grated jaggery, red chili powder, cumin seed powder, salt
and mix it well.

3. Place the mixture bowl into a microwave and warmup for 30-45 seconds.

4. Remove it from the microwave, mix it again using your hand and make sticky dough.

5. Now make a small ball from the dough, then roll it into the sugar and coat it.

6. Use the same process for the remaining mixture and make more balls from it.

7. Tamarind candy is ready, store it into an airtight jar…. and enjoy….