Dishes Of Malayali Cuisine You Should Try

Rishika Baranwal

Appam with Stew

Fluffy rice pancakes paired with a rich, coconut milk-based vegetable or meat stew.

Puttu and Kadala Curry

Steamed rice cakes served with a spicy black chickpea curry, perfect for breakfast.

Karimeen Pollichathu

Pearl Spot fish marinated in spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and grilled for a smoky flavor.

Erissery

A comforting dish made from pumpkin, cowpeas, and coconut, seasoned with fried coconut and curry leaves.

Avial

Mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy coconut paste, part of Kerala’s traditional Sadya feast.

Parippu Curry

Lentil curry made with moong dal and coconut, typically served with rice and ghee.