Liquid Tamarind Concentrate

Tart brown fruit puree sold in most Indian supermarkets. Do not confuse this with the pastelike concentrate that is black. To make to make your own liquid tamarind concentrate: Soak 1/4 cup tamarind pulp in 1/2 cup hot water for four minutes (until pulp is soft). Squeeze pulp off seeds and rub mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl. Make about 1/4 cup.