English - Malayalam Fish names + other ingredients and vegetables

A compilation of Kerala malayali food glossary from Mrs K . M Mathews cook book and various sources in internet , for easy reference
English - malayalam Fish names

English Malayalam

Anchovy Netholi/ Chooda/ Kozhuva

Catfish Etta

King Fish / Butter fish                 Neimeen / Nen men

King Mackerel Ayikoora / Ayila 

Pearl Spot Karimeen

Pomfret( Black and White)         Akoli / Avoli

Sardines Mathi / Chaala

Shark Sraavu

Shrimp/Prawn Chemeen / konju

Sole Fish Manthal

Tilapia Tilopia

Tuna Choora

White sardine Veloori

Other Food Ingredients and some vegetables

English Malayalam

Asafoetida Kaayam / Perungayam

Cardamom Elakka

Chillies Mulaku

Cloves Grambu

Coriander Malli

Cumin seeds Jeerakam

Fenugreek Uluva

Garlic Veluthulli

Nutmeg jathikka

Tamarind Puli

Mustard Kaduku

Aniseed / Fennel seed         perumjeerakam

Poppy seeds Khuskhus

Rice Ari

Wheat Gothambu

Wheat flour Gothambu podi

American Flour         Maida

Bengal Gram kadala

Dhal flour/ Besan kadalamavu

Black gram / urad dal                  Uzhunnu

Green Gram/ Moon beans         Cherupayar

Pressed rice Aval

Fenugreek leaves Uluva ila

Mint leaves Pudina

Spinach Cheera

Tamarind leaves         Puli ila

radish Mullangi

Tapioca/ yucca         kappa

Yam Chena

Snakegourd Padavalanga

Molasses Sharkkara