Lakpura Goraka (Garcinia Cambodia) Paste

Gambooge, which is more commonly known as Goraka in Sri Lanka has been used to cook and for medicinal purposes. Many Sri Lankan households consider Goraka as an essential souring agent which replaces lemon, lime and tamarind. The traditional way of preserving Goraka in Sri Lankan homes is by sun drying its rind and then smoked and adding salt and oil. However, Lakpura offers its very own Goraka paste that you can easily use.

Goraka also acts as one of the main ingredients in some of the most famous dishes in Sri Lanka – Fish Ambulthiyal and Black Pork Curry. These mouth watering dishes will not feel the same if you substitute the Goraka. This fruit also has many health benefits and has been used in ancient medicinal practices. Considered as a dietary supplement, it has enzymes that help your body burn fat as calories. It also helps in digestion, abdominal pain while it has antioxidant, anti bacterial, antibiotic and anti ulcer properties.