Tamarind or Imli

Tart fruit from the tamarind tree, native to India is used as a spice and souring agent. The fruit is shaped like a long bean with a hard covering inside which is a sour pulp containing many seeds. Did you know tamarind is a key ingredient in Worcestershire sauce? Use tamarind to flavour meat and vegetable curries, chutneys and daals. Stay tuned as @elthecook explores the depth of this tangy spice.