In Fresh India, Meera Sodha uses sweet-and-sour tamarind paste to turn plain rice into a show-stealing side. The tamarind is essential here; find it at well-stocked grocery stores and Indian ...

Both tamarind rice and lemon rice bring comfort in their own ways. South Indian cooking is widely loved for its straightforward methods, bold flavours, and comforting everyday meals. Among the many ...

Bisi Bele Bhaat, the traditional Indian one-pot meal that is the Southern answer to Khichdi, combines rice, lentils, ...

Sambar rice and tamarind rice are popular South Indian dishes. South Indian cuisine offers a vibrant array of dishes, and few are as comforting as sambar rice and tamarind rice. For those aiming ...

Q: I feel ignorant about tamarind. There are two tamarind things I love: the tamarind sauce I’ve had in Indian restaurants, and the Jarritos brand tamarind-flavored soda made in Mexico. What else can ...

When Asian food has a distinctive sourness that seems like citrus but is somehow more complex, chances are good that its flavor base is tamarind. Its pulp is processed into a dark brown paste, which ...