What is kokum called in Kerala? The Definitive Answer: Kudampuli
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While the term 'kokum' is famously associated with the cuisine of Goa and Maharashtra, the souring agent used in Kerala's rich culinary traditions is a different species entirely. In Kerala, what is often mistakenly called kokum is actually known as *kudampuli* or *kodampuli*, a critical ingredient for authentic regional dishes like fish curry.
