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Tamarind Leaves

Also Known As : Imli patta, Chinch patta
Technical Name : Tamarindus indica
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Tamarind leaves have a subtle tart and tangy flavor.

Usage Tips

  1. Tamarind leaves can be grounded into a paste or dried and soaked in water to create a sour flavoring agent.
  2. They can also be added to soups, stews, dal, curries, chutneys, and rasam.
  3. They can also be cooked with the tamarind flower buds as a vegetable side dish or can pickled for extended use.
  4. Tamarind leaves can also be consumed raw in salads or used as a garnish.

Common names and forms

  1. Tender Tamarind Leaves

Description

Tamarind leaves are petite and oblong with rounded edges. The dense, feathery, foliage is bright green colored on the surface and dusty red-brown on the underside. They grow pinnately and have the unique characteristic of folding at night. The Tamarind tree is known to be evergreen, but depending on the climate, it may briefly shed leaves. They are best consumed when the leaves are young and tender and have yet to develop a fibrous texture.

Health benefits

  • Tamarind leaves help to control the levels of blood sugar in the body and also increases insulin sensitivity.(1)
  • They possess antiseptic properties which heals wounds faster.(1)
  • The extract from the leaves help lactating mothers to improve the quality of the breast milk.(1)
  • They contain anti inflammatory properties and help to cure joint pains and other inflammation.(1)

Selection Guide

The fresh ones should have light green colour and the Tamarind leaves should not be wilted.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-health-benefits-of-tamarind-leaves/#gref

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