Aseer Tamirhind

Ingredients

 * 250g (9 oz) dry *tamarind
 * 1.2 litre(2 pints) water
 * 3 tablespoons lemon juice
 * 400g (14 oz) sugar

Directions

 * 1) Break up the dry tamarind into small pieces, place in a large bowl, cover with  water and soak for 12 hours or over night.
 * 2) Pour the tamarind with its water in a large saucepan and boil for 5 minutes, removing any froth.
 * 3) Pour through sieve and discard stones.
 * 4) Return to saucepan and add sugar. Mix on low heat until mixture begins to thicken.
 * 5) Add lemon juice and boil together for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
 * 6) Pour the liquid through a sieve, then leave to cool for 1 hour. Place in fridge for 1 hour.