Famous Food In Kerala

Bursting with flavors and textures, the classic recipes from this southern state on the western coast of India have a huge fan following. Here is the best popular food from Kerala, in no particular order, which has formed the culinary identity of the state.

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1.Appam

Yet another delicacy made of rice powder, these hoppers are a favored component of meals that can be enjoyed at any time breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Appam can be combined with vegetarian gravies such as stew, and can also be a classic sidekick for non-vegetarian fare such as chicken curry, mutton, and Kerala’s favorite, beef. Best when devoured fresh, appam can lose its taste as it cools down. It is a tasty and popular food in Kerala.

2.Pathiri

One of the popular dishes from the Malabar region in North Kerala, this is a part of the popular Moplah cuisine of the Muslims of Kerala. It is a rounded pancake made with rice flour and is eaten in mixture with curries, primarily non-vegetarian curries such as chicken and mutton. Like appam, it can be consumed at any time of the day and requires a spicy or flavourful curry to go with its otherwise bland taste.

3.Avial

One of the very famous and healthy vegetarian food in Kerala, Avial is made with combination vegetables cooked in a paste of ground coconut and flavored with coconut oil. It is an imperative component of the traditional Kerala feast called sadya. This is a dense and dry food and is eaten with rice. One of the interesting stories behind the origin of the dish is that it was created by the character of Bhima from Hindu mythology, who, upon being forced to cook during his exile, sliced up whatever vegetables he could find and then prepared them together.

4.Idiyappam and Egg Curry

Another famous dish for Kerla (Malayali’s) is the mixture of Idiyappam and Egg Curry. Idiyappam is made by forming a dough of rice powder and hot water, which is then squeezed down through a mold to create thin mounds of noodles, which are then steamed. A peppery curry with boiled eggs forms a perfect foil to the otherwise bland Idiyappam. Idiyappam can alternatively be teamed up with stew or can be loved by drenching it in coconut milk. It is also called Nool Puttu in certain parts of Kerala.

5.Banana Chips

One of the most common snacks found throughout the length and breadth of Kerala, the banana chips are a favorite among Malayali’s as well as people from outside. These golden and crunchy chips are made from raw plantains that are thinly sliced, left to dry in the sun, and then deep-fried. A common sight in street shops all over the state, it is one of the most popular tea-time snacks served at homes and restaurants around Kerala.

6.Unnakaya

This is a delectable evening snack, originating from the Malabar region of North Kerala, yet is surprisingly little known in the rest of the central and southern parts of the state. One of the numerous best tasty famous dishes in Kerala from the cuisine of the Moplahs, it is a rich and healthy snack made by mashing ripe bananas, flattening into patties and then filling it with a mixture of grated coconut and jaggery. It is then deep-fried into attractive golden chunks.

7.Pazham Pori

One of the favorite and famous food tea-time snacks all over the state of Kerala, pazham pori literally translates to fried bananas. These deep-fried golden banana fritters are made from long slices of ripe plantain bananas cut length-wise, which are then dipped in a batter of flour and then deep-fried in oil. The ripeness of the bananas is most crucial for this dish as it determines the perfect taste and satisfaction while relishing it.

8.Kappa Kuzhachathu

Once a tasty and best famous food of a certain section of Malayalis in Kerala, this is measured to be the dish of the humble folk. A simple comfort food, it is made by boiling tapioca, smashing it, and then mixing it with spices. It can then be eaten with various accompaniments such as green chilly chutney, fish curry, chicken or beef curry. Due to the naturally bland taste of tapioca aka kappa, the accompaniment savored with it is generally on the spicier side.

9.Parotta and Beef

This is a dish that Malayali’s around the world swear by. An intense favorite of most – if not all – Malayali non-vegetarians, there is hardly any other meal that beats the combination of parotta and beef! Parotta is bread made from flour. The dough is broken down into long strips, which are then rolled together and flattened to form a multi-layered pancake. It is then cooked over an iron pan. The beef fried or curry from Kerala is distinctive for its characteristic flavor’s and aromas, and the adding of fried pieces of coconut that elevate its taste.

10.Puttu and Kadala Curry

A widely favored mixture, Puttu and Kadala curry is a common vegetarian breakfast served in homes and restaurants alike, across Kerala. Puttu is made of rice powder mixed with coconut and water, which is then steamed in cylindrical steel or coconut shaped mold. Kadala curry is a mildly spicy curry of black chickpeas cooked in thick, aromatic coconut gravy. The combo is easy to cook and therefore forms a go-to recipe for a quick and healthy breakfast.

 11.Malabar Chicken Biryani

Undoubtedly one of the mass favorites  

and famous food of Keralites, this dish has transcended its geographical origins to cement its place in the hearts of Malayali’s from all across the state. This biryani is characteristic for its intense flavours that are obtained from a whole host of aromatic spices. The biryani is a complete meal that can be had at lunch or dinner. Biryani’s variations are present all across the country and in different forms.