Ingredients

• 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

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. Pour tamarind mixture into a saucepan; cook for 5 to 6 minutes, skimming off any bubbles. Serve hot or after cooling.