Must-Try: Famous Dishes From Kerala

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Karimeen Pollichathu

Must try the delicacy of Kerala made with Karimeen fish that is marinated with spices, then wrapped in banana leaf and grilled or pan-fried.

Puttu

Popular breakfast dishes that are made with steamed rice flour and grated coconut served with Kadala curry.

Palada Payasam

It is a traditional dessert made with rice ada, sugar, and milk, flavoured with cardamom and topped with nuts.  

Appam

Appam is a popular breakfast made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk and is generally soft and fluffy in texture.

Idiyappam

Another healthy breakfast made with rice flour, hot water and oil. The rice dough is pressed into thin noodles and steamed enjoyed with curry.

Kerala Prawn Curry

The spicy, tangy and flavourful curry is made with coconut milk, fresh prawns, and a blend of spices.

Erissery

Kerala-style curry is made by combining vegetables or legumes that are cooked with spices, coconuts and tamarind.