(Sweet Tamarind Achar for MOMOs)
INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 cups black plum, cut into small chunks
  • 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 5 fresh red chilies, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper)
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafetida
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • Salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  • In a sauce pan, heat oil; splitter cumin seeds until dark brown.
  • Add chilies, garlic, ginger, timur, asafetida, and salt.
  • Fry for a minute or so.
  • Add plum chunks, tamarind paste and brown sugar.
  • Mix all ingredients well and allow simmering in low heat for about 30 minutes, or until plum chunks are tender.
  • Remove from heat and let rest to cool.
  • Puree the tamarind mixture into a smooth paste-like mixture.
  • Serve with steamed momos.

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com/momo.htm
Author: Tulsi Regmi

Originally posted 2010-01-29 14:35:15.


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