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Panapuli (Garcinia gummi-gutta<\/em>)<\/h1>\n

Panapuli<\/strong> (Garcinia gummi-gutta<\/em>) is a tropical evergreen plant belonging to the Garcinia<\/strong> genus. It is traditionally associated with the forests and culinary practices of Kodagu (Coorg)<\/strong>. The fruit has a distinctive sour taste and is particularly valued for producing \u00a0Kachampuli<\/a><\/em>, one of the characteristic souring agents used in Kodava cuisine.<\/p>\n

The fruit is processed to obtain a thick, dark and concentrated extract known as Kachampuli. This traditional ingredient is widely used in Kodagu cooking, especially in meat preparations such as Pandhi Curry.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Kodava<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Panapuli<\/strong><\/p>\n

English<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Garcinia
\nMalabar tamarind<\/p>\n

Kannada<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Upinagida<\/strong>(local names may vary by region)<\/em><\/p>\n

Botanical Name<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Garcinia gummi-gutta<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Family<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Clusiaceae <\/strong>(formerly classified under Guttiferae)<\/em><\/p>\n

Fruit<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The fruit is generally small to medium-sized, green when immature and turning yellowish or orange as it ripens. It contains a sour pulp surrounding the seeds.<\/p>\n

In Kodagu, the fruit is traditionally known as Panapuli<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Traditional Preparation of Kachampuli<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The fruit is collected and its juice is extracted. The juice is then subjected to a prolonged boiling process, during which it gradually reduces and becomes darker and thicker.<\/p>\n

The resulting concentrated liquid is known as \u00a0Kachampuli<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

After boiling, the extract is allowed to cool and is traditionally stored in glass or ceramic containers. Properly prepared Kachampuli has a long keeping quality and can be preserved for extended periods.<\/p>\n

Older, well-matured Kachampuli has traditionally been valued for its concentrated flavour and acidity.<\/p>\n

Uses<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kachampuli<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The most important traditional use of the fruit in Kodagu is the preparation of \u00a0Kachampuli<\/a><\/em>. It is used as a souring agent in several traditional dishes and is particularly associated with Pandhi Curry<\/strong>, the traditional Kodava pork curry.<\/p>\n

Seed Oil<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The seeds contain oil that was traditionally extracted and used for various purposes. In earlier times, the oil was also used in traditional preparations such as Pondhi<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

After extraction of the oil, the remaining seed cake was collected, shaped into balls and dried in the sun. These dried balls were traditionally known as Pondhi<\/a><\/em>\u00a0and were used as fire signals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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