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Imli

By Petrina Verma Sarkar, About.com

Definition: Tamarind. This fruit is used to add sourness to a dish, it can be used in place of or replaced by lime juice.
Pronunciation: Im-lee
Alternate Spellings: Imlee
Examples: As in Imli ki Chutney (Tamarind Chutney)

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