- 1 cup tamarind pulp
- 8 dates
- 8 dried apricots
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water, or more to taste
- Combine tamarind pulp, dates, apricots, sugar, pepper, and salt in a blender; blend into a paste. Pour in water; blend until mixture has a sauce-like texture.
- Pour tamarind mixture into a saucepan; cook for 5 to 6 minutes, skimming off any bubbles. Serve hot or after cooling.