Tamarind (Tamarindus indica, L.), native of Asia and Africa and a member of the pea family. The fruit is a strap-shaped pod from 7.5-15 cm. (3-6") long, containing anything from 3-10 black seeds. When ripe, the pods are dark chocolate brown and sweet.
Uses
The tamarind tree produces a seed pod that is used extensively in Indian and South-East Asian cookery. The seeds are embedded in dense, sticky pulp, the aromatic sweet-sourness of which is very appealing. The fruit (or pod) has many uses:
- When young, used in meat and dishes as a seasoning.
- When fully grown, the pods are opened and the pulp eaten fresh.
- Used as a spice and souring agent.
- Used as a barbeque sauce or a marinating ingredient.
- Pulp used for confectionery- (tamarind candy)
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