Tamarind pods are great for snacking, while homemade paste made from pulp offers the freshest and most balanced flavor. Store-bought tamarind paste is great when you’re short on time ...

Tamarind is the fibrous, dark brown, gooey pulp that surrounds the seeds (which are inside a knobbly, velvety brown pod) of the tree ... as I know how sour it is. Store it in the fridge and ...