I just bough some tamarind paste and here is what i plan to cook

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1. Tamarind Peanut Noodles

Ingredients:

• Rice noodles

• 2 tbsp tamarind paste

• 2 tbsp peanut butter

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• Hot water to thin

• Chopped peanuts, spring onion, lime

Instructions:
Cook noodles. Mix tamarind, peanut butter, soy, maple, and garlic into a sauce with hot water. Toss with noodles. Garnish with peanuts, onion, and lime.

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2. Tamarind-Glazed Tofu

Ingredients:

• Firm tofu, cubed

• 1 tbsp tamarind paste

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tsp oil

Instructions:
Pan-fry tofu until golden. In another pan, combine tamarind, soy, sugar, ginger, and a splash of water. Simmer and toss in tofu until coated and sticky. Serve over rice or greens.

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3. Tamarind Dal (Indian Lentil Stew)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 tomato, chopped

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 2 tbsp tamarind paste

• Garlic, turmeric, chili

Instructions:
Cook lentils with turmeric. In a separate pan, sauté cumin, onion, garlic, and tomato. Add tamarind paste, cook a minute, then stir into lentils. Simmer and serve with rice or naan.

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4. Tamarind Stir-Fried Veggies

Ingredients:

• Mixed veggies (broccoli, peppers, carrots)

• 1 tbsp tamarind paste

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp agave or sugar

• Chili flakes (optional)

Instructions:
Stir-fry veggies in oil. Add tamarind, soy, and sweetener. Cook until veggies are glazed and slightly charred. Great as a side or over noodles.

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5. Tamarind Chickpea Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1 tbsp tamarind paste

• 1/2 can coconut milk

Instructions:
Sauté onion and garlic. Add spices, chickpeas, tamarind, and coconut milk. Simmer until thickened. Serve with basmati rice or flatbread.

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