Must try cuisines while visiting Kerala

Traditional meal "Sadya"

Like most Indian festivals, Onam is typically celebrated with Sadya, consisting of at least six courses.

So much so that a proverb in Malayalam on the harvest festival goes ”kaanam vittum onam unnanam.” It means a man must host a sadya—or a grand vegetarian lunch banquet—even if he is forced to sell his property.

The sadya, which is served on a banana leaf and relished best without the use of cutlery, is historically known to have included 60 dishes.

But even today, sadya cooked in most households in the south Indian state includes around 30 different items. The meal is served in a strict order, which can vary from one region to another, and sometimes even from family to family.

Sadya is considered as a special cuisine of Kerala,

Nadan fish curry

A must try dish while visiting kerala, You can find different types of fish curries and fries available in most restaurants. If you visit Kochi or Alappey you can purchase fresh fish and they prepare it exclusively for you, you can watch the preparations in live.

Porotta beef curry

Porotta with beef curry is the best combination ever.A parotta, porotta or barotta is a layered flatbread, originating from the Indian subcontinent, made from maida flour, popular in Southern India. It is a common street food in southern India, especially in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the neighboring country of Sri Lanka.

Idiyappam putt AppamAll these delicious foods are made of Rice.These mouthwatering foods are common breakfast items of Kerala

Eriseri

Eriseri is a special blend of pumpkin and vanpayar along with a various ingredients. This is a pure south Indian dish which you will enjoy obviously.It is a main dish of Onam and Onasadhya. 

Aviyal 

Aviyal is a dish which is believed to have been originated from South India and is common in Kerala and Udupi cuisine. It is a thick mixture of vegetables and coconut, seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves. Avial is considered an essential part of the Sadya, the Keralite vegetarian feast.

Malabar biriyani

The famed Malabar Chicken Biryani is made by layering an aromatic and chicken masala with fluffy rice, crunchy fried onions , nuts, dried fruits and ghee in a large pot. This is then sealed and cooked slowly in steam (dum method) to get this incredibly aromatic and toothsome chicken biryani that is quite literally the stuff of legends. 

Kozhikode Halwa 

If you have been to Kozhikode, you must have had the quintessential sweet Kozhikode Halwa! The sweet is so famous that it has become synonymous with the place. Even though Halwa is a popular dish across India and the Middle East, Kozhikode Halwa stands apart from all the varieties you would ever get elsewhere.

Varieties of Payasam : 

Parippu payasam 

Parippu payasam – Enjoy a healthy dessert experience with this sweet pudding featuring nutritious green gram, jaggery and the goodness of coconut milk. The classic pairing of jaggery and lentils makes this a “special occasion” dessert, and most of all, totally addictive. 

Semiya payasam

Semiya payasam or vermicelli pudding – Simple ingredients – vermicelli, milk and sugar- turned into mouthwatering and divine dessert. The ground cardamom clearly gives this pudding an incredible kick of flavor and taste. Your friends and family will go nuts for it!

Paal payasam

Paal payasam is an easy midweek treat, and a delicious way to end your meal. There’s a multitude of ways to make rice pudding, but you can’t beat this South Indian version requiring only three ingredients – rice, milk and sugar. Garnish with pistachios and glaced cherries for a stunning pop of color.

Ada Pradhaman

Ada Pradhaman is a popular Kerala sweet made during Onam and served at the end of the Onam Sadya.Its made of raw rice, sugar, coconut, jaggery and ghee.