Raju Smoky BBQ Tamarind Sauce

Sweet, smoky and properly tangy. A small-batch BBQ sauce with a South Asian twist, made in Manchester from all-natural ingredients.

Raju build this sauce around tamarind, which gives it a deep, fruity tang you will not get from a standard barbecue sauce. Brown sugar brings the sweetness, black cardamom and toasted spices add the smoke and warmth, and the result is rich and rounded rather than just sweet and sticky.

It works as a glaze, a marinade or a dip. Brush it over ribs, koftas or jackfruit before grilling, paint it onto skewers for a caramelised finish, or serve it alongside fries and wedges. Founded by Zee Ahmed, Raju make their sauces in small batches with hand-ground, toasted spices and slow cooking.

• Made by Raju in Manchester
• Flavour: sweet, smoky and tangy, built on tamarind and black cardamom
• Use for: glazing ribs and skewers, marinating veg or meat, or dipping
• All natural with nothing artificial
• Vegan friendly and bottled in recyclable glass

Ingredients

Water, brown sugar, white wine vinegar (sulphites), tamarind pulp (16.6%), tomato paste, maize starch, cinnamon, black cardamom, salt, garlic puree, ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, chilli powder.

Allergens

Contains sulphites. Made at a site that also handles celery, cereals containing gluten, eggs, milk, mustard, soya and sulphites.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, keep refrigerated and use within six weeks. Shake well before use.

Nutrition Information (per 100g)

Energy 608 kJ / 143 kcal
Fat 0.6g, of which saturates 0.2g
Carbohydrate 31.7g, of which sugars 21.5g
Fibre 0.2g
Protein 1.2g
Salt 1.28g

FAQs

How spicy is it?
Mild on heat. There is a little chilli powder in the blend, but this is about smoky, tangy depth rather than a fiery hot sauce.

What do I use it for?
Glaze ribs, koftas, sausages or jackfruit before grilling, brush it onto skewers, drizzle it over roasted veg, or use it as a dip for fries and wedges.

Is it vegan?
Yes. All Raju sauces are vegan friendly and made with all-natural ingredients.

What does tamarind taste like?
Sour and fruity, a bit like a sharper date. It is what gives this sauce its tang instead of the usual vinegar-and-sugar hit.