Looking for cold pressed oil and spices in Kollamkudimugal, in the Kakkanad area of Ernakulam? Start with chekku-pressed coconut oil, the unrefined oil Kerala kitchens call velichenna, then build a spice shelf around it: chilli, turmeric, coriander and sambar powder. Find Miller Stores Kollamkudimugal on Google Maps and ask at the counter for availability.
Last updated 11 October 2026 · Written by the Miller Stores team
Key takeaways
- The Cold Pressed Coconut Oil page describes oil crushed from sun-dried copra in a wooden rotary press (a chekku), with one ingredient: coconut.
- Chilli, turmeric, coriander and sambar powders are different products with different jobs, so pick by the dish.
- Opening hours and stock are not listed here. Check the Google Maps listing and ask at the counter.
What is chekku-pressed coconut oil?
It is coconut oil crushed from sun-dried copra in a wooden rotary press. According to the product page, Kerala households call it velichenna, and the test has always been the smell: real chekku oil smells of coconut the moment you open the bottle, while refined coconut oil does not, because deodorising removes exactly that.
The page describes the making in plain steps. Mature coconuts are split, the kernel is dried in the sun until the moisture drops to around six per cent, and the dried copra is pressed cold. The pressed oil rests and then goes through cloth. It says there is no bleaching earth, no steam deodorising and no hydrogenation, and that the only ingredient is coconut.
If you cook the Kerala way, our Cold Pressed Coconut Oil is the natural first bottle to look at.
How do you use coconut oil in a Kerala kitchen?
Use it where the coconut aroma is welcome. The product page lists these uses:
- Kerala cooking: thoran, avial, fish curry, and anything finished with a spoon of raw oil.
- Tempering mustard seeds and curry leaves.
- Medium-heat frying, which the page says it is stable for.
- Baking, where the coconut aroma is wanted.
- Hair oil and skin application, since the page calls it food-grade and unrefined.
One limit: the page puts the unrefined smoke point around 175°C, so it is not ideal for repeated deep frying.
Why does coconut oil turn solid, and how should you store it?
Below about 24°C the oil sets solid and white, and the page says this is the oil behaving correctly, not spoiling. Stand the bottle in warm water to liquefy it.
For storage, the page says to keep it at room temperature away from sunlight, and to keep water and wet spoons out of the bottle, because moisture is what turns coconut oil rancid.
Which spice powders go with coconut oil?
These pairings are cooking suggestions built on each product page.
Chilli powder: colour or heat?
Chilli is where cooks most often reach for the wrong jar, so decide whether you want colour or heat. Our Premium Kashmiri Chili Powder is described as very low in heat and very high in colour. For a red fish curry that you do not want fiery, that is the one to read about first.
For heat, the Guntur Chili Powder page says it is several times hotter than Kashmiri. The Spicy Chili (Karnataka) page describes fiery heat with a vibrant red colour.
You can also compare our Kashmiri chilli powder, Guntur chilli powder and Karnataka spicy chilli powder pages. Still unsure? Start with how to choose good chilli powder.
Turmeric for everyday curries
The Turmeric Powder page says it is sourced from Gujarat with 3+% curcumin content, for curries and golden milk. The Lakadong Turmeric Powder page says it comes from the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya and describes a deep orange-red colour, darker and more pungent than ordinary yellow turmeric. They are separate products, so choose one on purpose.
Coriander and sambar
The Brown Coriander Powder page describes a light, citrusy note and mild sweetness for everyday curries and stir-fries. The Green Premium Coriander Powder page describes powder milled from whole green coriander seed that smells sweet and citrusy.
For sambar, the Sambar Powder page says it is Kerala style: coriander-led, with chilli, fenugreek, curry leaf and roasted dal, and more aromatic than the hotter, tamarind-forward Tamil style.
A ghee option for the table
If you also want a ghee, the A2 Pure Gir Cow Ghee page describes the bilona method: curd hand-churned to butter, then simmered slowly to ghee.
Visiting Miller Stores in Kollamkudimugal, Kakkanad
The shop is listed as The Miller, Kollamkudimugal - junction, beside Vision Honda. Find it on Miller Stores Kollamkudimugal on Google Maps, and check opening hours on the Google Maps listing before you go. Ask at the counter for current availability of any product below.
The coconut oil page says random batches are tested and reports published. See our lab reports page.
Areas around Kollamkudimugal
Kollamkudimugal is mapped as a neighbourhood of Kakkanad in Ernakulam district, Kerala [1]. Wikipedia lists Edachira and Chittethukara among Kakkanad's localities and says Kakkanad is near Thrikkakara [2]. So if you are in the Kakkanad, Edachira, Chittethukara or Thrikkakara area, this is the Miller Stores listing for Kollamkudimugal. Check the Google Maps listing for the exact location.
Choosing between chilli powders? Our guide on how to choose good chilli powder explains what to check on the product, not just the shop, before you buy.
Popular products
These are popular picks, listed with one line from each product page.
| Product | What the page says |
|---|---|
| Cold Pressed Coconut Oil | Crushed from sun-dried copra in a wooden rotary press; one ingredient, coconut. |
| Premium Kashmiri Chili Powder | Very low heat and very high colour. |
| Guntur Chili Powder | Several times hotter than Kashmiri, with a clean forward heat. |
| Spicy Chili (Karnataka) | Fiery heat and vibrant red colour for curries, gravies and marinades. |
| Lakadong Turmeric Powder | From the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, with a deep orange-red colour. |
| Turmeric Powder | Sourced from Gujarat, with 3+% curcumin content. |
| Sambar Powder | Kerala-style blend, coriander-led, with roasted dal and curry leaf. |
| Brown Coriander Powder | A light, citrusy note and mild sweetness for everyday cooking. |
| Green Premium Coriander Powder | Milled from whole green coriander seed; sweet and citrusy. |
| A2 Pure Gir Cow Ghee | Made the bilona way from Gir cow milk, hand-churned from curd. |
Frequently asked questions
What is velichenna?
Velichenna is the Kerala name for coconut oil. On the Cold Pressed Coconut Oil page, it refers to chekku oil crushed from sun-dried copra in a wooden press. The page says real chekku oil smells of coconut as soon as you open it, which is the traditional test.
Why has my cold pressed coconut oil gone solid?
According to the product page, coconut oil sets white and solid below about 24°C. That is the oil behaving correctly, not spoiling. Stand the bottle in warm water until it turns liquid again, and keep wet spoons out of it.
Which chilli powder is best for a red curry without too much heat?
The Premium Kashmiri Chili Powder page describes very low heat and very high colour, so it is the one to read first for a red but gentle curry. Guntur and Karnataka are described as hotter.
Does the Kollamkudimugal shop have every product in stock?
We cannot promise stock from this page. Ask at the counter for current availability, and check opening hours on the Google Maps listing before you visit.
Where is Miller Stores in Kollamkudimugal?
The listing reads The Miller, Kollamkudimugal - junction, beside Vision Honda. Use Miller Stores Kollamkudimugal on Google Maps for directions and the current opening hours.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap contributors. Kollamkudimugal (place node 12302169119), Kakkanad, Ernakulam, Kerala, via Nominatim search. nominatim.openstreetmap.org
- Wikipedia. Kakkanad. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kakkanad
Product details on this page come from the linked Miller Stores product pages. Always check the label and ask at the counter for current information.
Visit this Miller Stores location
Store: The Miller, Kollamkudimugal
Address: Kollamkudimugal junction, beside Vision Honda
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