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Laminated pastries are those made with puff pastry, or pastry rolled with layers of butter, examples are Hopia of the Philippines and pastries from Kerala, India called Puffs.

Puffs from Kerala, India

Puffs from Kerala, India

Meat Puffs - Food from Kerala, India

Deutsch: Liste der Fische / Español: Lista de Peces / Português: Lista de Peixes / Français: Liste des Poissons / Italiano: Elenco dei Pesci /

Here is the alphabetic list of fish which is common in Kerala, India translated from Malayalam to English.

Malayalam is the language used in Kerala, India.

Below are some of interesting photos of village life in Kerala and photos of assorted fish common in Kerala.

LIST OF FISH IN MALAYALAM TO ENGLISH

Aakoli – Silver Moony

Aiyla – Mackerel

Aiykoora – King Fish / Wahoo / King Mackarel

Avoli – Pomfret

ChooraTuna

KaariCatfish

Kadal Kuthira - Sword Fish

Kannambu – Mullet

Kannava – Squid

Kari Meen – Pearl Spot/ Green Chromide

Killi Meen – Threadfin bream

Kolaan – Garfish or Pipefish

Koori/Vaari – Mystus

Kora / Kaala – Salmon

Kozhuva – Indian Anchovy

Mathi/Chaala – Sardine

Mushi – Silurus/Cat Fish

Netholi – Anchovy

Ney Meen – Seer Fish / Queen Fish

Nangu – Sole Fish

Paalla – Surgeon Fish

Parava - False trevally

PooMeen – Milk Fish

Rohu – Reba

Sheelavu – Barracuda

Thilopia/Kerala Karimeen – Tilapia

Thirandi – Stingray

Vaalla – Wallago / Knife Fish

Varaal – Snake Head

Vatta - Bluefin trevally

Personal Note:

Kerala, India was one of the places I visited and India and to live there for a month and see their culture, particularly their food made me so curious about everything about their cuisine and food (dishes) and drinks.

Below is a picture of a fish market in Allepey, Kerala, India. Although there are some raodside makeshift fish markets and fish peddlers using bikes

Deutsch: Lakatan / Español: Lakatan / Português: Lakatan / Français: Lakatan / Italian: Lakatan

Lakatan refers to a variety of banana that is widely cultivated and consumed in the Philippines. Known for its sweet flavour and firm texture, Lakatan bananas are one of the most popular and preferred banana varieties in Filipino cuisine.

Deutsch: lauwarm / Español: tibio / Português: morno / Français: tiède / Italiano: tiepido

Lukewarm refers to a temperature that is moderately warm, typically around 37°C to 40°C (98°F to 104°F). In the food context, it describes a temperature that is neither hot nor cold, often used for specific cooking and preparation techniques.

Deutsch: Laib / Español: Pan / Português: Pão / Français: Pain / Italiano: Pagnotta

Loaf refers to a shaped mass of bread or other baked goods, typically rectangular and larger than individual portions. It is often baked in a pan designed specifically to give it its characteristic shape. In the food context, loaf can refer to both bread loaves and other baked dishes formed into a loaf shape, such as meatloaf.

Deutsch: Lebkuchen / Español: Lebkuchen / Português: Lebkuchen / Français: Lebkuchen / Italiano: Lebkuchen

Lebkuchen is a traditional German baked Christmas treat, somewhat akin to gingerbread. It is made from a variety of ingredients including honey, spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves, nuts such as almonds and hazelnuts, and candied fruit.