Tamarind Cavatelli Recipe
3 Cups AP flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup of tamarind puree
3/4 cups hot water
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to blend. Add tamarind and pulse to incorporate. With the machine running, pour in the hot water and let it run until the mixture becomes a rough dough. It should be warm and slightly tacky but cohesive and not sticky. You may need to add a couple of tablespoons of water or flour depending on the texture of your dough and finish it by hand. Wrap with plastic and let rest for an hour before forming the cavatelli.
As you form the cavatelli either using a machine or by hand, lay them out on a lightly floured sheet tray. Cook or freeze immediately. The cavatelli can go straight from the freezer into a pot of boiling water to cook. These should be served slightly al dente for a slightly chewy texture. For those without a lot of experience with tamarind, these have a rich tangy flavor so choose your accompaniments accordingly.
