Acids · Dried

Kudampuli

Also called Malabar tamarind, fish tamarind, garcinia cambogia, kodampuli

Smoke-dried black rind of Malabar tamarind; deeply sour with a smoky edge. Characteristic of Keralan fish curries such as meen curry, where it is simmered in the gravy.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodAsam gelugur

    A close garcinia sourness, without the smoky depth.

  • T2 · GoodKokum

    Same family of sourness but not smoky, and it tints the curry purple.

  • T2 · GoodTamarind pulp

    Sweeter and fruitier with no smokiness; fish curries still work.

  • T3 · In a pinchLime juice

    Brighter, sharper sourness without the smoky depth; add at the end.

Cook with Kudampuli