1 kg · 5 kg packs
Pokkali Rice
Salt-tolerant heritage red rice with a distinct nutty taste, grown in Palliyakkal's tidal fields.
Field to kitchen
Honest food from a living wetland
Pokkali rice is Geographical Indication–tagged and grown without chemical fertiliser — the tide and the prawn season feed the soil. Every purchase goes back to the farmers and families keeping this system alive.
Seasonal
Rice Products
Pokkali rice flakes (aval), puttu powder and value-added goods from local women's groups.
Dec – Apr · Hub counter
Fresh Prawns & Fish
Tiger prawns, pearl spot (karimeen) and mullet from the aquaculture season.
All year
Crafts & Souvenirs
Coir, palm-leaf and bamboo crafts, and PAADI keepsakes made by village families.
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Heritage grain
A centuries-old variety adapted to salt water and floods.
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Naturally grown
No chemical fertiliser or pesticide in the fields.
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Fair to farmers
Bought directly from Palliyakkal producers and groups.
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Online soon
Home delivery across Kerala is on the way.
Why Pokkali
Pokkali rice benefits: rich in taste, rich in story
Pokkali grains are bold and red, with a flavour shaped by the brackish soil. Locals have long valued it as a light, healing food — perfect for rice porridge and breakfast dishes.
- High in fibre and minerals
- Naturally red, lightly nutty flavour
- Great for kanji, puttu and appam
Aqua season
Prawns that grow with the tide
After harvest, farmers open the sluices and let the tide carry young prawns and fish into the fields. They feed on rice stubble and grow naturally — then return to the tide or to your table.
“When you buy our rice, you keep the field alive for another year.
Good to know
How is Pokkali different from other Kerala red rice?+
Most red rice in Kerala (like Matta) grows in freshwater paddies. Pokkali is a rare salt-tolerant red rice grown in tidal, brackish fields without chemical fertilisers or pesticides.
Can I buy Pokkali rice online now?+
Online ordering is coming soon. For now, buy at the Village Hub or send us an enquiry for bulk orders.
When are fresh prawns available?+
Mainly December to April during the aquaculture season, subject to the day's catch.
Do you supply shops and restaurants?+
Yes — contact us with the quantity you need and we'll connect you with producer groups.
Plan your visit
Want to order Pokkali rice or bulk products? Send us an enquiry.