Ingredients:(Serves :4)

50 gms / 2oz. tamarind
21/2 cups warm water
1/2 tsp garam masala
A pinch of asafoetida powder
salt to taste
1/2 tsp black salt
1 tsp white cumin seeds (dry-roasted and ground)
1/2 tsp red chili powder
11/2 tsp lemon juice
1tsp sugar
1tbsp chopped mint leaves
Batter Drops (Bondi) to garnish

Preparation:

Soak the tamarind pulp in the warm water for about 15 minutes.
Then mash and blend it thoroughly. Push the liquid through a sieve and discard the residue.
Add the garam masala, asafoetida, salt, chili powder. sugar, cumin, lemon juice and mint. Mix together thoroughly.
Serve chilled garnished with few batter drops and stir before drinking.