The Tamarind Tree
Hindi Name – Imli Sanskrit Name – Tintrinnii Botanical Name – Tamarindus indica Tamarind tree is a long-lived & slow-growing evergreen tree. Tamarind belongs to African origin & it is being cultivated in India for a long time. Tamarind tree lives up to two hundred years & belongs to legumes family (Fabaceae) Its fruit is sweet & sour . Ancient Egyptians & the Greeks were well aware of Tamarind for centuries. Tamarind has many tastes according to climate, & soil type of different countries. Tamarind used widely in Indian cooked food.