Tamarind pulp

This dark brown, sticky pulp is gathered from pods of the tamarind plant, and within the pulp are many hard seeds. Tamarind pulp is typically used to make tamarind juice, which imparts a sour flavour to dishes. Tamarind juice is made by mixing a portion of the pulp with water and then straining it. The pulp is rarely used as it is, except when it is part of a marinade.