This fruity-sour seasoning comes from the large broad bean pod of a tropical tree native to India. The brown pulp is scrapped from the pods, dried and sold. It is also refered to as Indian date, and can be bought here in many forms: raw, powder and concentrate. Raw tamarind must be boiled and squeezed through a sieve. (Be sure to discard all fibers, skin and seeds before use.) Tamarindus indica.