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Cooking with Tamarind Paste. Usually it is the juice or paste that is used as a souring agent, particularly in south Indian and Gujarati lentil dishes, curries and chutneys, where its flavour is more authentic than vinegar or lemon juice.ealth Benefits. Tamarind is considered a mild laxative and digestive. It is used to treat bronchial disorders and gargling with tamarind water is recommended for a sore throat. It is antiseptic, used in eye-baths and for the treatment of ulcers.
1 Cup of tamarind contains 25.1 mg calcium, magnesium 10 mg, phosphorous 5 mg, potassium 67.8 mg, sodium 17.6 mg, vitamin E 0.3 mg, vitamin C 17.8 mg, dietary fiber 1.3g, carbohydrates 37 g, calories 143 and so on. Due to its all essential nutrients, it offers several health benefits and keeps many health disorders at bay. Hence, daily consumption of this fruit is vital to get rid of various health ailments. REMARKABLE HEALTH BENEFITS OF TAMARIND. 1. Tamarind is considered as perfect food in order to treat problems associated with digestion and constipation. Simply consume the pulp of tamarind to get relief from indigestion. Besides that, you can consume a mixture of black pepper, cloves and cardamom along with tamarind pulp. This is one of the healthiest drinks for those who are experiencing the problem of loss of appetite.