Oh! The Things We’ve Seen

A Walk Through Mylapore Market

LFC CHENNAI| JANUARY 2026

Sundakkai Podi made with Turkey Berry. Photo by Suchita.
A post-market haul spotlighting the seasonal abundance found in Chennai’s neighbourhood market.

Suchita: Sharing some pictures after my Mylapore Market haul of hyperlocal produce.

Mahali Kizhangu or Swallow Root to be pickled with sour curd. Photo by Suchita.
Manathakkali vathal kuzhambu is a tangy and spicy tamarind-based gravy prepared with dried blacknight shade berries. Photo by Suchita.
Narthangai, or bitter citrons. Photo by Suchita.

Suchita: There was so much more produce but unfortunately I couldn’t buy it all. Maybe next week I will visit the market again. Please check Mylapore Market, you guys.  Worth a visit.

Himakshi: I love checking out neighbourhood markets—thank you for sharing!! Looking forward to more such suggestions.

Suchita: The Sowcarpet markets have great produce as well… went there last month. Delhi carrots, radish with leaves, such fresh mint and coriander, singhada (water chestnuts), fresh turmeric, and so much more.

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