Fermentation in Malayalam

Fermentation is പുളിപ്പിക്കല്‍ (pulippikkal), said pu-lip-pik-kal, from the verb meaning to make something sour. Kerala kitchens use it of batter left to rise overnight, and food science writing uses it technically. The noun names the process rather than the result.

Most common translation

പുളിപ്പിക്കല്‍ (pulippikkal)

Fermentation.

മാവിന്റെ പുളിപ്പിക്കല്‍ രാത്രി നടക്കും.

maavinte pulippikkal raathri nadakkum.

The fermenting of the batter happens at night.

Dictionary entry

പുളിപ്പിക്കല്‍ (pulippikkal) is the only option and refers to the process of fermenting or souring.

Common questions

How do you say fermentation in Malayalam?

Say പുളിപ്പിക്കല്‍ (pulippikkal).

Is it used about cooking?

Yes, batter and other foods left to ferment are described with it.