souring agent
Tamarind extract or lime juice
Imli Ras ya Nimbu Ras
5 g1 teaspoon
15 g1 tablespoon
Both are close to 5 g per level teaspoon.
Instead of Tamarind extract or lime juice
Tamarind pasteUse about 50% of the weight, whisk with double its weight of water; paste is concentrated, so add gradually and taste.
Lime juiceUse about 75–80% of the weight; sharper and less sweet, add a pinch of jaggery or sugar and salt.
Dried mango powderUse about 30% of the weight, stir into the hot dish; dry and tangy, so add extra water or a little sugar.
