Tamarind Powder

Abstract

Tamarind trees are grown in almost all parts of the country and India is a leading producer of tamarind fruits. Due to some peculiar food habits of the Indians, juice of tamarind fruits is used regularly in many food as well as snack preparations. Tamarind fruits are rarely used directly. Instead, they are soaked in water for some time and then juice is extracted manually. This process is not only clumsy but unhygienic as well. Hence, tamarind powder has become popular. It is available in compact form, very convenient to use and there is no need to bother about disposal of residue as is the case when dry tamarind is soaked in water.