Tamarind

Scientific Name of Plant
Tamarindus indica

Description
Also known as Indian date, the tamarind is the fruit of a tall shade tree native to Asia and northern Africa and widely grown in India.

Parts of Plant Used
The large (about 5-inch-long) pods contain small seeds and a sour-sweet pulp that, when dried, becomes extremely sour.Tamarind pulp concentrate is popular as a flavoring in East Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines much like lemon juice is in Western culture. It's used to season full-flavored foods such as Chutneys, Curry dishes and pickled fish

Cultivation and Harvesting
Tamarind can be found in East Indian and some Asian markets in various forms: jars of concentrated pulp with seeds; canned paste; whole pods dried into bricks or ground into powder

Uses and Properties
Additionally, tamarind is used to make a sweet syrup flavoring soft drinks. It's also an integral ingredient in Worcestershire sauce.Tamarind syrup can be found in Dutch, Indonesian and East Indian markets.

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