Tamarind Treacle Sauce
- 10m Prep Time
- 25m Cook Time
- 35m Ready In
A savory-sweet sauce inspired by treacle toffee, made with date molasses, tamarind, and warm spices. Perfect as a condiment for savory dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
- 3 8/15 oz date molasses
- 13 8/15 tbsp tamarind water
- 2 9/14 oz tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp black treacle/molasses
- 5 fresh root ginger peeled and grated
- 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 5 of 12 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 41 mg
- Iron: 0.93 mg
- Magnesium: 18.3 mg
- Phosphorus: 36.5 mg
- Potassium: 358 mg
- Zinc: 0.2 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
- 3 8/15 oz date molasses
- 13 8/15 tbsp tamarind water
- 2 9/14 oz tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp black treacle/molasses
- 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Prepare
- 5 fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
- Juice 0.5 lemon
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the black mustard seeds and fry for about 30 seconds until they pop and turn grey.
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Step 2.
Add the date molasses, tamarind water, tomato ketchup, black treacle, grated ginger, garam masala, ground cumin, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and salt. Stir well until fully combined.
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Step 3.
Cook the sauce over low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring regularly, until it has reduced and thickened. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water to loosen it.
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Step 4.
Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week.