Artisanal Kerala Pantry Staples
Shipped across Mumbai
We make Kerala pantry staples like Suriani pickles, chammanthi podi, and Aravana Payasam in small batches using family recipes, not factory methods.
Pricing Guide
Suriani Prawn & Buff Pickles
The Product (Select One)
- Suriani Prawns Pickle: Freshly sourced prawns, manually cleaned and deveined. Cooked in Kashmiri chili, ginger, garlic, and vinegar. Texture is semi-dry.
- Suriani Buff Pickle: Cubes of Buffalo meat, slow-roasted and pickled. Features strong notes of garlic, curry leaves, and traditional spices.
Preparation & Packaging
- Method: Tharavadu (ancestral home) recipe style made in small batches. Preserved with oil and vinegar, no industrial preservatives.
- Container: Reusable glass jar (200g - 250g capacity).
- Presentation: Lids covered with natural jute fabric and tied with twine.
Traditional Veg Relishes & Podi
Product Options (Select One)
- Chammanthi Podi: Dry, coarse powder made from slow-roasted grated coconut, red chilies, urad dal, and tamarind. Smoky aroma and dark brown color.
- Inji Puli: Dark, jam-like relish made from ginger, tamarind, jaggery, and green chilies. Sweet, sour, and spicy profile.
- Maanga Pickle: Cut raw mango pickle seasoned with mustard, fenugreek, and chili powder.
Packaging details
- Container: Clear glass jar (200g - 250g capacity) for visibility.
- Seal: Vacuum sealed or tight-lidded to prevent moisture entry.
- Exterior: Finished with signature jute cloth cover and twine binding.
Aravana Payasam Dessert Jar
The Product
- Ingredients: Unnakkalari (Kerala red rice), melted dark jaggery, and generous amounts of pure cow ghee.
- Texture: Thick, halwa-like consistency designed to be spooned. Not a liquid milk payasam.
- Additions: Flavored with dried ginger (chukku) and cardamom; contains fried coconut slices (thenga kothu) for crunch.
Usage & Packaging
- Container: Wide-mouth glass jar (400g - 500g capacity) for easy serving.
- Serving Size: Rich density means small serving sizes (2-3 tablespoons per person).
- Styling: Rustic jute cover styling suitable for festive gifting.
About Artisanal Kerala Pantry Staples
Why Our Pantry Staples Hit Different
For me, food is all about that kick of nostalgia - the kind where you taste something and go, 'Mazaa aa gaya!' (Wow, that was good!). What I make isn’t just factory stuff. Each jar comes from family recipes, the kind you’d find at our Tharavadu (ancestral home), straight out of holidays and Sunday feasts.
Handmade, Small Batch, Big on Flavour
- Everything is handmade, in small batches - no shortcuts, no mass production.
- If you’re after small batch Kerala condiments, these are it. The taste is bold, sometimes fiery, always unapologetic.
The Suriani Pickle Lineup
- Suriani Prawns Pickle: Punchy, fiery, and a saviour with porotta or a humble moru curry (buttermilk curry).
- Suriani Buff Pickle: A little wild, always memorable. Try it with rice or as a dip with bread.
- These are true traditional Suriani pickles, not the regular stuff you’ll find anywhere.
The Must-Have Magical Podi
- Our Kerala chammanthi podi recipe is smoky, tangy, and pure comfort.
- Sprinkle it on rice, toast, dosa, idli, or honestly, anything that needs a lift.
The Classics & A Sweet Finish
- Inji Puli: Sweet-tangy relish with ginger and tamarind - balances out any heavy meal.
- Maanga Pickle: Zesty mango goodness, even when mangoes aren’t in season.
- Aravana Payasam: Sabarimala Aravana Payasam in a jar - thick, rich dessert, only found at the temple, now bottled for home.
These are the rescue squad for a dull meal, the final touch that flips an ordinary bite into something special.
Meet your Expert
NairOnFire
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My Story
I was that suit-and-tie guy, chasing deadlines, but food was always my real scene. Sara and I, we wanted Mumbai to taste Kerala as it really is – not just the Instagram stuff, but the food that feels like home. Jackfruit Thoran, a proper sadya, the fire of a toddy shop, all those stories on a plate. For us, bringing people together over food, sharing a real Onam Sadya feast, that's what makes it all worth it. NairOnFire is about tradition, warmth, and a bit of spice.
My Work
Home-style Kerala food & catering - We deliver classic Kerala meals, do pop-ups, cater weddings, parties, and serve festival feasts like Onam Sadya.
Signature Kerala flavours - From fiery biryanis to Pazham Pori & Buff Roast combo, our menu covers the best of Kerala, veg and non-veg.
Sadya - the big feast - Try our Superfood Veg Sadya or go for UnSadya, the non-veg Kerala meal – both are full-on celebrations.
Sleeper hits & cult classics - Don’t miss our Chicken Rumsticks, Al Faham Chicken, and Kerala pickles and podis – people come back for these.
Mumbai delivery & pop-ups - Order from Bandra, Mahim, Powai, or catch us at pop-ups in other cities. We’re always cooking up something.
