Tamarind (Imli)

In most parts of India, tamarind extract is used to flavor foods ranging from meals to snacks, and tamarind sweet chutney is popular in India as a dressing for many snacks. Tamarind pulp is a key ingredient in flavoring curries, pickles, tamarind rice and many Indian dishes. A south Indian kitchen is considered incomplete without tamarind! It is used in most popular south Indian foods including the famous sambhar, rasam, and some chutneys as well.