Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tamarind can be used in sauces, drinks, desserts, marinades and so much more. (It’s also an essential ingredient in pad Thai.) But ...

Tamarind makes dishes taste unique with its sweet-tangy flavor. This is because it is full of healthy nutrients. You can eat tamarind raw, as a paste, in concentrated forms, or add it to recipes.