Organic Kodaikkanal Hill Garlic கொடைக்கானல் மலைபூண்டு

Organic Kodaikkanal Hill Garlic கொடைக்கானல் மலைபூண்டு

Kodaikanal is a very famous place for tourism and also well known for its quality Hill Garlic/ Malai Poondu. Malai Poondu has a strong smell and a pungent taste. Kodaikanal Hill Garlic has an extraordinary and distinct taste than other varieties cultivated in India.

Famous Hill Garlic of Kodaikanal bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It has become a single agricultural product from the hill station of the south. It would not allow using the name ‘hill garlic’ for other varieties.

According to a report of GI Journal, the Kodaikanal Malai Poondu is known for its antimicrobial and antioxidant potential. It consists of a heavy presence of Organosulfar compounds like phenols and flavonoids compared to other varieties of garlic. These compounds give it a bitter taste along with the strong smell. 

Soil condition, altitude, rainfall, humidity contributes to its uniqueness. Villagers of Kodaikanal are dependent on it for several problems like body pain, tiredness, asthma, and many more other problems. With this garlic, a medical paste is prepared called, ‘Poondu Laegiyum’ which is given to the mothers are giving birth to the child. To reduce weight also, it is used. Poondu rasam is a kind of soup that is prepared with garlic for the digestive problem and general health of the body.