Tamarind aka imli is by nature, khatta-meetha. The tanginess of tamarind has been a great blessing to spruce up a variety of dishes, from chutneys to achaars and sambhars. Not only is it a versatile ingredient to work with, it also comes with a plethora of benefits. Packed with magnesium and calcium, the tangy imli aids strengthening of bones and preventing them from developing bone fractures and other related injuries. While you may have used tamarind only in a few traditional recipes, here are some interesting ways in which tamarind can spike up Indian dishes.