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  Tamarind Retreat - Koh Samui, Thailand
Tamarind Springs activities include Yoga, Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung classes and workshops.
Tamarind Springs' worldwide reputation for professional massage in a unique setting continues to grow.
Tamarind Retreat koh samui rental villas tropical oasis
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  Tamarind - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The tamarind is the provincial tree of the Phetchabun province of Thailand (in Thailand it is called Ma-kham).
Tamarind is a staple in the South Indian diet, where it is used to prepare Kuzambu or Sambhar (spicy lentil soup vegetables and tamarind), a soupy preparation called pulikkuzambu popular in Tamil Nadu, Puliyodarai rice, and various types of chutneys.
Tamarind is a popular food in Mexico and is used in many Mexican candies.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tamarind   (617 words)

  
 Tamarind
In Spanish and Portuguese, it is tamarindo; in French, tamarin, tamarinier, tamarinier des Indes, or tamarindier; in Dutch and German, tamarinde; in Italian, tamarandizio; in Papiamiento of the Lesser Antilles, tamarijn.
A foamy "tamarind shake" is made by stirring this sauce into an equal amount of dark-brown sugar and then adding a tablespoonful of the mixture to 8 ounces of a plain carbonated beverage and whipping it in an electric blender.
Tamarind preparations are universally recognized as refrigerants in fevers and as laxatives and carminatives.
www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/morton/tamarind.html   (4017 words)

  
 Tamarind
Making tamarind juice with your fingers works best, as mashing with a spoon or fork does not do as efficient a job in dissolving the soft pulp and will either take more time or waste a lot of tamarind; and straining through a sieve only makes a mess that requires more time to clean up.
Tamarind pods are sometimes available fresh from Asian markets and other ethnic grocery stores, but they may not always be the sour varieties and, therefore, may not give consistent results in cooking.
Tamarind is also available already premixed with water, in the form of a ready-to-use concentrate; however, it isn't as fresh-tasting as making it yourself.
www.thaifoodandtravel.com /ingredients/tamarind.html   (1665 words)

  
 Tamarind Institute - University of New Mexico
CONTACT US Tamarind Institute is a center for fine art lithography that trains master printers, engages in teaching and research, and houses a professional collaborative studio for artists.
Tamarind is recognized internationally for its contributions to the growth of contemporary printmaking around the world.
Tamarind has trained nearly one hundred master printers and has offered advanced training in lithography to hundreds of printmakers from around the world.
www.unm.edu /~tamarind   (167 words)

  
 Floridata: Tamarindus indica
The tamarind is a tender tree for the tropics and sub-tropics.
Tamarinds are grown as ornamental shade and street trees, and for the edible pods.
Tamarind is in the pea and bean family, closely related to, and in the same subfamily as, royal poinciana (Delonix regia) and peacock flower (Caesalpinia pulcherrima).
www.floridata.com /ref/T/tama_ind.cfm   (607 words)

  
 TAMARIND Fruit Facts
Origin: The tamarind is native to tropical Africa and grows wild throughout the Sudan.
Adaptation: The tamarind is well adapted to semiarid tropical conditions, although it does well in many humid tropical areas of the world with seasonally high rainfall.
Tamarinds may be eaten fresh, but they area most commonly used with sugar and water in the American tropics to prepare a cooling drink.
www.crfg.org /pubs/ff/tamarind.html   (1143 words)

  
 tamarind
Tamarind means ‘date of India’ In Hindu mythology, tamarind is associated with the wedding of the god Krishna which is celebrated by a feast in November.
Tamarind is from a curved brown bean-pod from the tamarind tree.
Tamarind contains pectin which is used in the manufacturing process of commercially produced jams, so it is a natural ingredient in many jams, jellies, fruit drinks, and is vital to Worcestershire sauce.
www.theepicentre.com /Spices/tamarind.html   (590 words)

  
 Tamarind Institute Lithographic Process
At Tamarind, artists are free to concentrate on creating their images while collaborating printers attend to the technical requirements.
At Tamarind, the edition includes all numbered prints, the artist's proofs, the bon a tirer, which is given to the printer, and three impressions for the Tamarind archives.
Tamarind limits the number of artist's proofs to a maximum of five or up to ten percent of the signed and numbered impressions.
tamarind.unm.edu /process.html   (1127 words)

  
 Out of the Frying Pan! Herb & Spice Encyclopedia: Tamarind   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Also known as the Indian date, tamarind is the fruit pod produced by tall, semi-evergreen tree grown primarily in India.
Tamarind is available in whole pods, a compressed block, paste or concentrates and is most likely to be found in Asian markets.
Tamarind concentrate can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several months.
www.outofthefryingpan.com /spices/tamarind.shtml   (144 words)

  
 Tamarind Tours -- Our Terms and Conditions   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Tamarind Tours is not a travel agency and does not write airline tickets.
Tamarind Tours acts only in the capacity of an agent for hotels, restaurants, guides, transportation companies, attractions and other suppliers which provide components of its advertised travel arrangements.
Tamarind Tours cannot be held liable for any illness, delay, or cost resulting from the Guest's failure to meet these requirements.
www.tamarindtours.com /uterms.htm   (952 words)

  
 montrealfood.com: Tamarind
In fact, tamarind juice is commonly used in Asian cooking as lemon juice is used in a lot of Western cooking.
Tamarind concentrate and powder is sold in many stores but the best way to use it is to buy it in a pressed block of tamarind pulp and seeds, sold in many Asian and Caribbean grocery stores.
Tamarind candy is also a great way to enjoy this flavour.
www.montrealfood.com /tamarind.html   (340 words)

  
 Tamarind - Dialium, guianense
Tamarind is a wood very similar in color and graining to Brazilian Cherry except that it is more uniform in color, which is an orange-brown.
Tamarind is 230% as hard as red oak (3000 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak).
Tamarind may used residentially or commercially wherever a uniform orangish red-brown color is desired.
www.wflooring.com /Technical_Info/Species_Tech_Info/Species_Pages/tamarind.htm   (254 words)

  
 South Florida Tropicals: Tamarind   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Tamarinds may be eaten either at the green immature stage or when the shell pod has become brittle and the interior pulp has turned brown.
In the American tropics, tamarind pulp is commonly used with sugar and water to prepare a cool, refreshing beverage.
In Asia, grated green tamarinds are often mixed with hot peppers and salt and eaten as a salad.
edis.ifas.ufl.edu /HE630   (1226 words)

  
 Tamarind London - Restaurant Review and Information, , 20 Queen Street
Tamarind’s fare is derivative of traditional Moghul cuisine focusing around the Tandoor oven, where bread, fish, meat and game are all cooked in the authentic North West Indian style.
Tamarind Restaurant also has a vast and superior wine list, with a fantastic selection of wines from around the world.
Tamarind has excellent cooking and really fine service; just two points to make: first, it's in a basement and so some might find it a bit claustrophobic, and second, a realistic cost for dinner for two would be about £120 (including a bottle of wine).
www.viewlondon.co.uk /info_restaurant_5859.html   (173 words)

  
 Tamarind, Food Resource [http://food.oregonstate.edu/], Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Tamarind Drink Description of a drink from a company specializing in fruit drinks.
Tamarinds Botanical description and use in herbal medicine.
We are manufacturers of tamarind seed kernal powder, which is used by sizing industries.
food.oregonstate.edu /a/tamarind.html   (198 words)

  
 PLANT CULTURES -Tamarind
Tamarind is the seed pods from the tamarind tree.
Tamarind is the brown, tart flesh from the pods of a tree in the pea and bean family.
Tamarind is also known by the name 'Indian date' because if its resemblance to brown and sticky dates.
www.plantcultures.org.uk /plants/tamarind_landing.html   (191 words)

  
 Tamarind - Flatiron/U. Sq. - Details and Reader Reviews - The New York Times
Tamarind is stylishly decorated, with a cool ivory and white color scheme.
The lunch menu at Tamarind is ingenious, with five set menus, each representing a coherent Indian meal.
What you get at Tamarind is well spiced and well cooked food in a very friendly and comfortable space.
events.nytimes.com /gst/nycguide.html?detail=restaurants&id=1002207975664   (261 words)

  
 Tamarind Village Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand guide - Discount Rates
Tamarind Village is a spacious 40-room, village-style accommodation located smack right in the center of Chiangmai's old town.
A testament to peaceful quietude, the two hundred year-old tamarind tree, is the focal point of this ancient Lanna city's heavenly haven.
Tamarind's 40-rooms exude a rustic ambiance that is both casual and simplistic.
www.chiangdao.com /chiangmai/tamarindvillage.htm   (731 words)

  
 Tamarind Thai Cuisine | Restaurant Review | Atlanta | Frommers.com
Tamarind is a serious, upscale restaurant, and the quality of the food is higher than you'll find in most other Thai restaurants in the city.
Tamarind is in an odd location -- practically next to the downtown expressway -- and the exterior doesn't give many clues about the delights that lurk within.
And they do mean hot: Tamarind doesn't skimp on the chiles, and many of their dishes are downright fiery.
www.frommers.com /destinations/atlanta/D46873.html   (351 words)

  
 GourmetSleuth - Tamarindo, Tamarind
In Mexico tamarind is used to flavor beverages as well as soups and stews.
Tamarind pods can be purchased in most Mexican grocery stores, Asian and Indian markets as well as health food stores.
Tamarind is also commonly sold in blocks which are simply peeled pods and pulp, compressed.
www.gourmetsleuth.com /tamarindo.htm   (191 words)

  
 Tamarind
Soups such as tom yum and tom khah, with their respective clear and coconut milk broths, are melting pots for the taste buds, blending sweet and sour, salty and bitter in a harmonious swirl.
One is a grilled loin of pork, marinated in sweetly acrid rice vinegar and rubbed with spices.
Slices of crisp duck breast are topped with steamed shrimp and bathed in a glossy tamarind sauce with chunks of pineapple, baby corn and red and green peppers.
citypaper.net /articles/2002-09-26/food2.shtml   (455 words)

  
 Tamarind   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Tamarind, the sweet and sour fruit of the tamarind tree, is native to Asia and northern Africa and is also grown in the Caribbean.
Sometimes, tamarind seeds are roasted and used as flavoring.
In parts of East Africa, tamarind is the base of refreshing iced drinks and sweets.
www.cuisinenet.com /glossary/tamrnd.html   (73 words)

  
 Tamarind London - Restaurant Review and Information
Winner of Indian Restaurant of The Year (again) this year and holder of a Michelin star, Tamarind is not your average Indian.
The entrance is a simple door leading on to a staircase that pitches you out into a glamorous space where squadrons of elegantly attired servers circle, eager to attend to your every wish.
Tamarind, unlike some other more expensive Indian restaurants, keeps the traditional serving pattern of bringing each dish in its own silver bowl.
www.london-eating.co.uk /152.htm   (1553 words)

  
 New Window - Waitrose.com - Glossary Term - Tamarind
Tamarind juice, compressed tamarind and tamarind concentrate are widely used in Indian and Asian cooking.
Fresh tamarind which has been sieved and de-seeded is available as a paste and is sold in jars with the herbs and spices.
Reconstituted tamarind is a popular ingredient in Indian and south east Asian cuisine in a wide range of savoury dishes, including chutneys, curries and pulse dishes.
www.waitrose.com /frontend/popups/rec_gloss.asp?uidstr=320   (184 words)

  
 tamarind. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
A refreshing drink is made by adding sugar and water to the pulp.
The tamarind is grown in the West Indies and Florida especially as a flavoring for guava jellies.
Tamarind is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Rosales, family Leguminosae.
www.bartleby.com /65/ta/tamarind.html   (170 words)

  
 Tamarind Savoring India   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Tamarind in Scott Township excels in South Indian exotic fare.
In fact, Tamarind Savoring India has, in one visit, become one of our favorite Indian restaurants, living up to its evocative name.
Its pretty name is Tamarind, and it has a subname that more directly reveals its subcontinental vibe: Savoring India.
www.tamarindpa.com /index.shtml   (182 words)

  
 Tamarind Nectar Glossary Term
A non-carbonated beverage flavored by tamarind, which is a tropical fruit from a shade tree that was originally found in Asia and North Africa.
The pulp that is extracted from the pods of the tamarind is used to flavor the nectar.
Tamarind provides a sweet and tangy flavor to the nectar.
recipetips.com /glossary-term/t--37450/...&querytext=tamarind   (83 words)

  
 Spice Pages: Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)
Tamarind is the only important spice of African origin.
In India, tamarind is mostly combined with meat or legumes (lentils, chick peas or beans).
Tamarind is often used for acidic soups, which are very refreshing in the tropical climate of Vietnam and Cambodia.
www.uni-graz.at /~katzer/engl/Tama_ind.html   (899 words)

  
 Tamarind Institute: Services for Artists
At Tamarind, artists' lithographs are printed under conditions that meet the highest aesthetic and ethical standards of the art.
Each impression in the edition is printed by hand in our workshop by a skilled professional, and is then inspected carefully by the Tamarind curator before it is signed and numbered by the artist.
Our normal charge for one day of monotype printing, including the services of a printer for eight hours and all materials except paper (which we make available to artists at our cost) is $350 per day, $400 if two artists share a day.
tamarind.unm.edu /services.html   (309 words)

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