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Kerala cuisine is one of Kerala's popular attractions. Kerala is a coastal state. It is covered with green paddy fields and has plantations where spices are grown. Kerala also boasts of coconut and banana trees which contribute to make a complete Kerala cuisine .
Tours to Kerala is special with the culinary expertise of the people of Kerala. One can not imagine Kerala food without chilies, curry leaf, mustard seed, tamarind and asafetida. There is no real substitute for curry leaf. Since time immemorial, coconut has been an integral part of the Kerala cuisine .
Sadya in Kerala
Enjoy the traditional Sadya, the elaborate dish which is a totally extravagant affair. Avial , an all time favorite is a happy blend of vegetables, coconut paste and green chilies. Kottucurry is made out of cubed potatoes, onions and green chilies cooked in coconut milk with plenty of red chili. Olan , a bland dish of pumpkin and red grams is prepared by cooking it in thin gravy of coconut milk.
Desserts in Kerala
Served midway through the meals, the deserts in Kerala are of equally attractive. To begin with, there is Payasam , a thick fluid dish of brown molasses, coconut milk and spices, garnished with cashew nuts and raisins and brewed in creamy white milk. This is served with a golden yellow sweet pancake known as boli .
The Tangy Rasam in Kerala
After a delectable array of sweets, the hot tangy rasam in Kerala is served with the famous British Mulligatawny Soup. The pulissery is seasoned buttermilk with turmeric powder and green chilies. Moru or plain sour buttermilk comes salted and with chopped green chilies and ginger.
Appam in Kerala
Keralites are mostly fish-and-rice eating people. Appam is the soft pancake made from toddy fermented rice batter, with a soft spongy middle, which is laced with crispy edges. Devour it either with vegetable or chicken or mutton stew.
Puttu in Kerala
Puttu is a type of steam cake. It is made from rice flour and steamed in long hollow bamboo or metal cylinders. Have it with steamed bananas and sugar or with a spicy curry made from gram or chickpeas - it's your choice!
Tapioca and Fish Curry in Kerala
While on a tour to Kerala , the Tapioca and Fish Curry in Kerala is not- to- be-missed. It is combination of Kappa and Meen curry . The fish curry is made with garlic paste, onions and red chilies and seasoned with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Specialties in Kerala Cuisine
Though the same ingredients are used all over the state, Kerala Cuisine has its own specialties.
Biriyani , a Mughal dish, was popularized by the Keyi family in Kerala. Meen pollichathu and fish molee are seafood delicacies. Mussels are also a favorite.
Kerala cuisine brings to you all these and more. While on a tour to Kerala get the taste of the delicious food here and make your holiday memorable.
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