Tamarind Concentrate is an easy-to-use freshly ground tamarind that is a great alternative to making tamarind concentrate from scratch. The tamarind tart and sweet and sour taste is an integral part of Indian cuisine and is most often used in dishes such as sun bar, rasam, tamarind dry, sweet chutney and dip sauce. Tamarind is a great secret ingredient for barbecue sauces and marinades.