Tamarind

Tamarind is a hardwood tree, known scientifically as Tamarindus indica.

It’s native to Africa but also grows in India, Pakistan, and many other tropical regions.

The tree produces bean-like pods filled with seeds surrounded by a fibrous pulp.

The pulp of the young fruit is green and sour. As it ripens, the juicy pulp becomes paste-like and more sweet-sour.