Instructions

1. Soaking the Tamarind

   Soak the tamarind pieces in three cups of boiling water for at least two hours until completely softened. · 2 h
2. Boiling and Breaking Down

   Place the soaked tamarind along with its water in a pot over medium heat and bring to a boil for ten minutes, stirring to break down the pulp. · 10 min
3. Mashing

   Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly, then mash the tamarind by hand or with a wooden spoon to extract as much juice as possible. · 5 min
4. Straining and Sweetening

   Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth while pressing firmly, then add two cups of cold water, sugar, and rose water, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. · 3 min
5. Serving

   Pour the juice into a glass pitcher and chill in the refrigerator, then serve in glasses over ice cubes.

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