Tamarind (امی)

Imli, known as tamarind in English, is a brown, pod-like fruit with a tangy and sour taste. It is widely used in South Asian cooking to add a sharp, refreshing flavor to dishes. The sticky pulp inside the pods is extracted and used in chutneys, sauces, and beverages. Imli is especially popular for balancing spicy and rich flavors in foods like chaat, curries, and lentil soups. Its unique sweet-sour taste makes it an essential ingredient in many traditional recipes.