Noun
A leguminous tree (Tamarindus Indica) cultivated both the Indies, and the other tropical countries, for the sake of its shade, and for its fruit. The trunk of the tree is lofty and large, with wide-spreading branches; the flowers are in racemes at the ends of the branches. The leaves are small and finely pinnated.
One of the preserved seed pods of the tamarind, which contain an acid pulp, and are used medicinally and for preparing a pleasant drink.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAs a staple food, it is steamed and eaten with a spicy chutney of green chillies, tamarind, and shallots. Source: Internet
Eggplants can also be battered before deep-frying and served with a sauce made of tahini and tamarind. Source: Internet
And then the amazing food arrives: naan with two squeeze bottles of house-made chutneys -- fiery mint and a fruity, true-to-flavor tamarind -- plus tandoori, curries and vegetarian specials. Source: Internet
Among starters, the bite-size pani puri ($3.95) — rice-flour puffs packed with chickpeas and served with a tamarind sauce — are decent but not essential. Source: Internet
Coffee and some herbal teas can inhibit iron absorption, as can spices that contain tannins (turmeric, coriander, chillies and tamarind). Source: Internet
It is white and cooked with tomatoes or tamarind gravy. Source: Internet