What is it called in Malayalam?
A Kerala grocery guide from Kochi: Malayalam and English names for spices, vegetables, fruits, fish, rice and dal, what is in season, and how to choose and store it all.
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30 namesSpices in Malayalam
Pepper, cardamom, cloves, kudampuli and 26 more, with Malayalam script and how to say each one.
40 namesVegetables in Malayalam
Gourds, yams, greens, banana flower and everyday vegetables, with Malayalam script and pronunciation.
29 namesFruits in Malayalam
Jackfruit, mango, bilimbi, rose apple, rambutan and more, with Malayalam script and pronunciation.
26 namesFish and seafood in Malayalam
Mathi, ayala, karimeen, neymeen, chemmeen and more, with English names, Malayalam script and notes.
39 namesRice, pulses and pantry in Malayalam
Matta rice, pachari, cherupayar, uzhunnu, puttupodi, oils and pantry staples, with Malayalam script.
In season this month
In October: mostly year-round produce such as bananas, tapioca, gourds and tender coconut. See the full Kerala season calendar.
Guides
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Kochi market guideBuying spices in Kochi: Mattancherry, Jew Town and Broadway
Where Kochi's spice trade lives, what to look for at a stall, and the Malayalam words that help.
Buying guideHow to identify fresh fish at a Kerala fish market
Check smell, eyes, gills, skin, flesh and belly to pick fresh mathi, ayala, neymeen and more.
Storage guideHow to store spices so they stay fresh: pepper, cardamom, cloves
Keep Kerala spices dry, sealed, dark and whole so pepper, cardamom and cloves hold their aroma.
Produce guideKerala banana varieties: nendran, palayankodan, njalipoovan and more
Nendran, palayankodan, njalipoovan, chenkadali and robusta explained, with Malayalam names and uses.
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The Cochimart Kitchen Desk checks every name against a Malayalam dictionary and against what traders in Ernakulam markets actually call things, and notes common regional alternatives. Seasons and food-safety tips come from Kerala Agricultural University, the state agriculture and fisheries bodies and national food-safety guidance. We do not sell anything, list shops or quote market rates. Read our standards.