Gifts from ancestors take the darndest forms. Mine included a tamarind tree, the tallest and most magnificent in our yard. My grandfather’s grandfather—a tall, corpulent Indian, prone to indulging in ...

African tamarind kernel serves as a natural exfoliant, removing dead skin cells and impurities. Its mild acidity helps in ...

Tamarind leaves are a lesser-known natural remedy that can help with digestion. These leaves, which are a part of the ...

Sweet, sour and tender under its brittle shell, the fruit’s pulp is equally at home in desserts and savory dishes. By Nik Sharma I wasn’t a terribly naughty child by any means, but I had my share of ...