Tamarind /Vaalan Puli

Tamarind is the sour, edible pulp of a tropical tree’s fruit pod, known for its tart flavor and use in cuisines like Indian and Southeast Asian dishes, and in traditional medicine for conditions such as constipation and fever. The fruit, a source of Vitamin C, calcium, and antioxidants, grows on the Tamarindus indica tree, which also provides useful leaves, bark, and seeds for various applications.