The Day Imli Stole the Show – A Tamarind Drink Story for My Kitty Party
It was a very hot summer day. The fan was running, but the heat was still too much. I was preparing for our monthly kitty party — a fun time with my lovely friends full of laughter, gossip, and tasty food.
But this time, I wanted the drink to be something special. Not cold coffee, not lemonade, not the usual. I wanted a desi twist. Something that would remind us of our childhood. And then I remembered… Imli!
Yes, tamarind! The same imli we used to eat as kids — sour, tangy, and full of fun memories. So I decided to make a cool tamarind drink for my kitty party.
🍹 Tamarind Drink Recipe – Easy and Tasty!
Ingredients:
Tamarind (imli) – 100g (soaked in warm water)
👉 I used this Premium Tamarind from Amazon — soft and easy to use.Jaggery – ½ cup (grated or powdered)
Black salt – ½ tsp
Roasted cumin powder – 1 tsp
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Mint leaves – a few, for garnish
Chilled water – 4 cups
Ice cubes – as much as you like
How to Make:
Soak the Imli: Soak tamarind in warm water for 1 hour. Then mash it with your hands and strain it.
(This Amazon tamarind made the job really easy.)Mix Everything: Add jaggery to the tamarind pulp and stir. Then add black salt, cumin powder, lemon juice, and chilled water.
Add Ice & Mint: Add ice cubes and mint leaves. Mix well and serve!
I served the drink in cute glasses with lemon slices and mint on top. It looked beautiful and refreshing!
💬 What My Friends Said:
Everyone loved it!
Neha said, “Yeh imli waala drink toh kamaal hai!”
Priya asked, “Where did you buy this tamarind? It’s so tasty!”
(Here’s the link I gave her: Premium Tamarind on Amazon 😄)
Kitty Party Tip:
You can make this drink in advance and keep it in the fridge. Give it a fun name like “Imli Cooler” or “Chatpata Sharbat” and write it on a card for your drink table. It adds a nice touch!
Final Words
If you want something chatpata, cool, and perfect for summer, try this tamarind drink at your next kitty party. It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and brings back sweet memories.
👉 Want to try it? Get the same tamarind I used and enjoy the magic of imli!
✅ FAQ – Tamarind Drink for Kitty Party
Q1. Can I make this tamarind drink ahead of time?
Yes! You can make it a few hours before your kitty party and keep it in the fridge. Just add ice and mint leaves before serving.
Q2. What can I serve with this drink?
It goes well with aloo chaat, masala peanuts, moong dal pakodi, or even papdi chaat.
Q3. Can I use sugar instead of jaggery?
Yes, you can. But jaggery gives a rich, earthy flavor that matches perfectly with imli.
Q4. Is this drink too sour?
Not at all! The jaggery balances the tanginess. You can adjust sweetness as per your taste.
Q5. Where can I buy good-quality tamarind?
I used this Premium Tamarind from Amazon. It’s seedless, soft, and full of flavor.
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