Sourced with care, our Tamarind (Valam Puli) is the secret to that perfect tangy kick in your favorite dishes. Whether it’s adding depth to your curries, a zesty twist to chutneys, or a refreshing tang to beverages, its rich, natural flavor brings warmth and tradition to every bite.

Spice Basket Tamarind is a culinary classic, known for its robust acidic taste and inherent sourness. Hand picked and packed with care to maintain freshness, it adds depth, balance and authentic taste to daily Indian and Kerala style cuisines. 

If you are asking what is puli in english , it is tamarind . It is called as valan puli in Malayalam. Valam puli or tamarind, is utilized in several cuisines of kerala.

Spice Basket Valan Puli is used to create Fish Curry, Sambar, Rasam, Theeyal, Pulissery, Chutneys, Pickles, Tamarind Rice & Spicy Gravies. Its deep sour taste can be mixed with chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric, curry leaves, coconut, garlic and traditional masalas to give a homely, balanced taste to the food. 

Best is to take a tiny quantity of tamarind and soak in warm water and extract the pulp and add to your curry or sauce as required. Spice Basket Valam Puli is the proper sour punch and authentic traditional taste to all the dishes like Kerala fish curry, sambar, rasam or handmade pickles.