Looking for a spice shop in Thrissur near Puzhakkal and Ayyanthole? Start with ghee for the last spoon over hot rice, then add spice powders for sambar, thoran and fish curry. Miller Stores at Fathima Hypermarket, Sobha City Mall is the shop to ask about.
Last updated 11 October 2026 | Written by the Miller Stores team
Key takeaways
- Two ghees are covered: A2 Pure Gir Cow Ghee (bilona method) and a standard Ghee.
- Spice powders and a cold pressed coconut oil support them for everyday Kerala cooking.
Where is the spice shop in Thrissur, in the Puzhakkal area?
The shop is The Miller Thrissur - Fathima Hypermarket, Sobha City Mall, in Thrissur. Open Miller Stores Thrissur on Google Maps for directions, and check opening hours on the Google Maps listing before you go. At the counter, ask what is available that day; the picks below are not a stock list.
Areas around Sobha City Mall, Thrissur
Sobha City Mall is in Puzhakkal, Thrissur, and Wikipedia describes the Sobha City township as being in Puzhakkal near Ayyanthole. So if you are searching for a spice shop near Puzhakkal or in the Ayyanthole area, this is the listing to open. Use the Miller Stores Thrissur on Google Maps link to see where it sits for your own route.
Why finish a Kerala meal with ghee?
Because the last spoon changes how the plate smells and tastes. The A2 Pure Gir Cow Ghee page suggests finishing rice, dal and khichdi off the heat, tempering, sweets such as halwa, laddu and payasam, and smearing on rotis and dosas. In Malayalam, ghee is neyyu.
A2 Pure Gir Cow Ghee
The product page describes A2 Pure Gir Cow Ghee as bilona ghee: whole Gir cow milk is set overnight into curd, the curd is hand-churned to butter, and the butter is simmered slowly on a low flame until the moisture leaves and the milk solids settle golden. The page says it is not made by churning cream. The ingredient list is one item, Gir cow milk, with no vegetable fat, vanaspati, added colour, artificial butter flavour or preservative.
The page explains A2 as the beta-casein protein variant in the milk of indigenous breeds such as Gir, as distinct from the A1 variant common in crossbred cattle.
Ghee, the standard everyday jar
The Miller Stores Ghee is described as slow-cooked from pure milk butter, then strained, with no vegetable fat, colour or preservative added. The page suggests it for tadka, drizzling over rice and baking. The page says the difference from the A2 ghee is the milk source, not the simmering and straining.
How do I look after ghee at home?
Keep it in an airtight jar at room temperature, away from sunlight, and use a dry spoon. The pages say ghee does not need refrigeration and keeps for months. Graininess in cool weather and liquefying in heat are both described as normal.
Which spice powders sit beside the ghee?
These are the supporting picks. Each fact comes from the product's own page.
Sambar and coriander for the pot
The Sambar Powder page calls it Kerala style: coriander-led and aromatic, with chilli, fenugreek, curry leaf and roasted dal, each roasted separately before milling. It suggests sambar, Kerala-style vegetable stews, and seasoning for poriyal and thoran. For the coriander itself, the page for Green Premium Coriander Powder says it is ground from whole green seed and sweet and citrusy, while Brown Coriander Powder is described as a light, citrusy note for curries, gravies and vegetable stir-fries.
Chilli for colour and for heat
Chilli powders are not interchangeable, so pick by what the dish needs. Premium Kashmiri Chili Powder is low in heat and high in colour. Guntur Chili Powder is the hotter one, with clean forward heat. Spicy Chili (Karnataka) is a separate product again, described as fiery with a vibrant red colour. If you are unsure, read how to choose good chilli powder first, then browse the Kashmiri chilli powder, Guntur chilli powder and Karnataka spicy chilli powder pages.
Turmeric, in two strengths
Lakadong Turmeric Powder comes from the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, and its page states a curcumin level of 8+%. Turmeric Powder is sourced from Gujarat and states 3+% curcumin. Both suit curries. In Malayalam, turmeric is manjal.
Coconut oil for the thoran
The page for Cold Pressed Coconut Oil says it is crushed from sun-dried copra in a wooden chekku, one ingredient, and lists thoran, avial, fish curry and tempering mustard seeds and curry leaves among its uses. It sets solid below about 24 degrees C, which the page calls normal.
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 to ask about at the counter. Each line comes from the product's own page, and none of it is a stock promise.
| Product | What its page says |
|---|---|
| Premium Kashmiri Chili Powder | Very low heat and very high colour; one ingredient, Kashmiri-type chilli |
| Guntur Chili Powder | Milled from Sannam-type pods; several times hotter than Kashmiri |
| Spicy Chili (Karnataka) | Fiery heat and vibrant red colour for curries, gravies and marinades |
| Cold Pressed Coconut Oil | Pressed from sun-dried copra in a wooden chekku; one ingredient |
| Lakadong Turmeric Powder | Single origin, Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya; curcumin 8+% stated |
| Turmeric Powder | Sourced from Gujarat; 3+% curcumin stated |
| Sambar Powder | Kerala style, coriander-led, with fenugreek, curry leaf and roasted dal |
| Brown Coriander Powder | A light, citrusy note for curries, gravies and stir-fries |
| Green Premium Coriander Powder | Ground from whole green seed; sweet and citrusy |
| A2 Pure Gir Cow Ghee | Bilona method, Gir cow milk, one ingredient |
What should I know before relying on this?
Product details may change, so check each page for the current description. For the spice powders, see the published lab reports; this post makes no purity claim about the ghee. For stock and opening hours, use the Miller Stores Thrissur on Google Maps listing or ask at the counter.
Frequently asked questions
What is bilona ghee?
Bilona is a method where butter is churned from set curd rather than from cream. On the A2 Pure Gir Cow Ghee page, the butter is then simmered on a low flame until the moisture leaves and the milk solids settle golden. The page says this takes more milk and more time.
Does ghee need refrigeration?
No, according to both ghee pages. Keep it in an airtight jar at room temperature, away from sunlight, and use a dry spoon so no water gets in.
What is the difference between A2 Pure Gir Cow Ghee and standard Ghee?
Per the product pages, both are simmered and strained with nothing added. The A2 ghee is made by the bilona method from Gir cow milk, while the standard Ghee is made from pure milk butter. The difference lies in the milk source and the method.
Which chilli powder should I use for Kerala dishes?
It depends on the dish. Kashmiri-type chilli is described as low in heat and high in colour, Guntur as the hotter choice, and Karnataka as fiery with a red colour. Read the page for each and choose by the heat and colour you want.
Can I check availability at the Thrissur shop before I go?
Ask at the counter for current availability. This post lists popular picks, not stock. Check opening hours on the Miller Stores Thrissur Google Maps listing, which is linked above.
Sources
- Wikipedia. Puzhakkal. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puzhakkal
- Wikipedia. Ayyanthole. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayyanthole
- Wikipedia. Sobha City Mall. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sobha_City_Mall
Product facts are taken from the linked product pages. Last updated 11 October 2026.
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Store: The Miller Thrissur
Address: Fathima Hypermarket, Sobha City Mall, Thrissur
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