Tamarind is for sale in two forms here, “paste” or “concentrate” in the form of a thick brown liquid, or as a sticky compressed block of the dark brown whole shelled pods, sometimes called ...

Tamarind contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), a compound known to suppress appetite and block fat storage. To make tamarind water, simply soak a small amount of tamarind pulp in water overnight ...

Available in pods, blocks, or as a concentrate. Tamarind juice is also available and some Asian supermarkets may sell tamarind pods which can be eaten raw. Small pieces of tamarind cake can be ...

Tamarind is probably best known for its use in Asian, Mexican and Caribbean dishes, and it is typically bought as a paste or ...

Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Scatter the spring onion over and serve. If using a block of tamarind instead of a ready-made paste, place 25g/1oz seedless tamarind pulp in a bowl and ...