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Kudampuli is one of the naturally occurring fruits that are splendidly found in the parts of the Eastern coast of the country. It is usually known as Malabar Tamarind/Fish tamarind/Garcinia cambogia/Garcinia gummigutta /brindleberry. kudam puli is a souring agent used in a number of curries in Kerala and Karnataka. A drink prepared with it may help lose weight. It mainly used in cooking, specifically in the preparation of curries .The fruit Garcinia cambogia, known as kudampuli is native to Asia and used traditionally in Indian and Asian cooking. Several herbal supplements for weight loss and fat burning also include this ingredient or a concentrated amount of its active component, hydroxycitric acid. In Ayurveda kudampuli is used for treating stomach ulcers, arthritis, some uterine problems, to promote digestion and as carminative and antiseptic.kudampuli is an essential ingredient in all the seafood loving kitchens in Central Kerala ,the coastal South Indian state.It is used as a souring agent in Kerala’s famous fish curries and other seafood preparations.