Kodam Puli · Kerala · Over a Century Old
Black. Silky.
Absolutely
Beautiful.
"Never mind trying to pronounce our family name — just ask for Kodam Pulli Veedu."
The Vempazhatharayil family has been growing, drying and smoking their own kodam puli for over a hundred years. Picked by hand. Cured naturally. Shared with love — just as my grandmother did.
The story
"The aroma of a Kerala fish curry lies in the erudite puli which lies benevolently in the red fish curry that makes every Malayali household fragrant and rich."
— Anju Mathew, Vempazhatharayil Tharavadu
My grandmother used to diligently share her bounty with all her siblings, children, friends and relatives. Our family called it our "family treasure" — and treasure it is. Now it is for you to taste.
The making of the puli is hard and tough — but when love is involved in the picking, drying and smoking process, the puli emerges black, soft, silky and absolutely beautiful.
All naturally and conventionally done — and preserved even today. No shortcuts. No chemicals. The same process used for over a century.
How it's made
From our compound to your kitchen.
Every step is done by hand, the traditional way. Sun, smoke and salt do the rest.
Picking
Handpicked from our family's own compound trees
Sun Drying
Laid out to dry naturally under the Kerala sun
Smoking
Gently smoked the traditional way for depth of flavour
Salt & Oil Cured
Preserved with only salt and oil — nothing else
How to use
Simple. Traditional. Perfect.
A little goes a long way. Just a few pieces is all it takes to make your fish curry extraordinary.
Wash
Rinse a few pieces under running water
Soak
Soak in water for 15 minutes
Drain
Discard the soaking water
Into the curry
Add before the fish goes in. That's it.
Pricing
Honest. Simple. Worth every rupee.
- 1 kg of premium kodam puli — black, soft, silky
- Homegrown, hand-picked from our family compound
- Naturally smoked and salt-cured — zero preservatives
- 3-year shelf life without refrigeration
- Custom quantities available on request
- Prompt delivery — because Anju means it
Delivery charges vary by location. Contact us for details.
What people say
Trusted by kitchens near and far.
"I have been using Vempazhatharayil Tharavad puli for the past few years. It is extraordinary in the fact that it is well curated and well preserved. As a result it adds more flavour to the curry and only a small amount is needed. If I place an order, she makes it a point that I get it at the earliest, though we are miles apart. I highly recommend her puli."
"Vempazhatharayil Tharavad has the most flavourful puli that adds a depth of taste unrivalled. Its tangy, smoky aroma makes it a quintessential ingredient in all curries. You will not be disappointed. She is very prompt and committed in delivering her orders. You will enjoy your curries without regret."
Taste what a hundred
years of love tastes like.
Order directly. No apps, no cart. A simple WhatsApp message is all it takes — and she'll make sure you have it at the earliest.