Imported from India, tamarind concentrate is a tangy paste collected from the pods of a tropical evergreen tree. Widely used in Indian cuisine, tamarind pulp is initially sweet, although once removed from the pods it takes on a decidedly sharp taste. Tamarind dissolves easily in water; add a bit of sugar to the diluted pasted to round out the flavors. Use in curries, dipping sauces, or marinades.
