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What is chukku in hindi?

The species Zingiber officinale Roscoe is known by the common name Chukku in Malayalam.

Zingiber officinale Roscoe

Zingiber officinale, commonly known as ginger, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the Indian subcontinent. It is cultivated chiefly for its rhizomes (underground stems) and also for its tender shoots which are also edible. As an essential spice, It an important ingredient in most Asian cuisines as well as in the food industry as a flavouring agent.

In Hindi, Chukku (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is known by Ada, Adrak, Adrakh, Sandhi, or Sonta.

To find out what Chukku is called in English, click here.

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