Cambodgia/Kodampuli
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Cambodgia/Kodampuli
Description
Cambogia / Malabar tamarind /kudam Puli is a popular sourcing agent used widely in Kerala cuisine. The Cambogia tree grows well in hot and wet tropical climate of Kerala .
The fruit that is dried in the sun or smoked over wood fire is known to be an alkaline sourcing agent and has a distinctive taste and nutritive properties.
The Story
Bio Basics kudampuli comes from a few homesteads of organic farmers in Thrissur District . These trees growing in their homesteads are traditionally harvested during the month of July .
The fruit is then opened and dried , either in the sun or more popularly over a wood fire smoke .
The second method is preferred due to a couple of reasons , July is the month of peak rains in Kerala and the sun is barely visible. Also the wood smoke dried kudampuli gets a nice texture and dark almost black colour and has a smoky flavour.
Health Benefits
Garcinia cambogia has high anti inflammatory properties
It is a good digestive aid
It is an effective remedy for joint pains & arthritis
It is supposed to reduce belly fat
It flushes out toxins & is a blood purifier
Storage instructions
Store in an airtight container
Nutritional facts
Every 100 grams of rind approximately contains carbohydrate 17.2 gm, fat 0.5 g, proteins 2.3 gm, fiber 1.24 gm, 15.14 mg of iron, 250 mg of calcium, 10 mg of ascorbic acid and 18.10 mg of oxalic acid.
Nutritional facts from Netmeds.com
Cooking facts
Cambogia is an excellent souring agent and used to make the famous Kerala fish curry, bestowing the unique smoky flavour to it .
It is also used to prepare sambar, rasam and other curries.
Other languages names
Kannada Uppage
Tamil/Malayalam - Kudam Puli
Hindi - Goraka
Tasting notes: smoky sourness
Frequently Asked Questions
What is kudampuli aka Cambogia aka Malabar tamarind ?
This is a tree borne souring agent. The fruit grows extensively in Kerala and is used in Kerala cuisine .
Is kokum and Kudam Puli the same ?
Kokum is Garcinia indica and is different from kudam Puli. Kudam Puli is Garcinia indica.
Additional Information
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250g, 500g |
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