Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  cup           tamarind pulp -- ripe & seedless
   1 1/4  cups          water
                        salt -- to taste
   1      tablespoon    raw sugar
     1/4  teaspoon      black pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      chile powder
     1/2  teaspoon      white cumin seeds -- toasted and ground
   1      tablespoon    mint leaves -- chopped

Preparation:

Soak tamarind pulp in water overnight. The next day, mash the pulp into the water and blend thoroughly. Strain liquid in a sieve or through some cheesecloth and discard the fibers. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the mint leaves. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar has dissolved. Sprinkle with mint and serve chilled. Serve with samosas or other salty (*chaat*) dishes.