Thanks for the comments. CH i have found a use for the tamarini i got for the NIS in the pathia to use for the sourness there is a recipe cant remember off my head whos it is that uses tamarind desolved with coconut that gave me the idea tamarina works well for me as missus doesn't like the coconut tatse she sometimes gets when we eat out depending on the chef thats on.
Jamie
There does seem to be a tendancy for some restaurants to include coconut in dishes when you wouldn't expect to find it. I wouldn't expect to find it in pathia nor dhansak but the last couple of times i've dined out with a friend and tried their dish, coconut has been present in both

I can easily believe the Tamarina works well for adding a tasty savoury sour note to the dish. It certainly works well in the North Indian Special. Can't make my mind up whether i prefer the Tamarina or the East End Imli sauce though :
