Tamarind powder is made from Spray dried process and ground tamarind. The flavour is highly concentrated as opposed to fresh tamarind and is intensely more sweet-and-sour. The flavour is often used to add a puckeriness to sauces, chutneys, lentil and legume dishes, and pickles.The taste of tamarind ranges from a sweet and sour to a tangy and tart flavor, often depending on the other ingredients it is mixed with.