Kudam puli (കുടംപുളി ) or Malabar Tamarind is a souring agent used in curries in Kerala, especially in seafood. Unlike its name, Kudam Puliis a small round-shaped fruit which resembles small pumpkin or lemon-shaped fruit . The presence of a hydroxycitric acid in this fruit adds the sour flavor to it.
Kudampuli is used in dry form as any other Indian spices. It undergoes a long course of action to reach in dry form.
We procure raw kudampuli fruit from local farmers. Then it is carefully washed and sliced open to remove the seeds. It is sun-dried in hygienic conditions for a couple of weeks so that water content will be gone from the fruit. After it gets dried, each piece shrinks, get wrinkled, curls and turns in black colour. This Malabar tamarind is packed in eco friendly pouch. Malabar Tamarind is an exclusive element in Kerala cuisine which adds a punch of sourness to the creamy flavor of coconut.
Why we use Kudampuli in our diet?
Kudampuli has wonderful anti inflammatory properties and it is especially useful for people suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases
Malabar Tamarind also reduces blood sugar levels if taken in huge amounts so it is good for diabetic patients.
Kudampuli is a wonderful medicine for every woman suffering from polyarthritis and inflammation of joint.
The other major way that kudampuli is able to help those who use it for weight loss is by optimizing the cholesterol balance in the body
Involves in boosting of body metabolism
Garcinia gummi-gutta is a tropical species of Garcinia native to Indonesia. Common names include Garcinia cambogia, as well as brindleberry, Malabar tamarind, and kudam puli. The fruit looks like a small pumpkin and is green to pale yellow in color
