Exploring Local Cuisine with Euppy Foodie Recommendations
Kerala cuisine offers a delightful array of flavours and dishes that are sure to tantalise your taste buds. Here are some must-try Kerala-style dishes:
1. Appam with Stew
Soft and fluffy appams, made from fermented rice batter and coconut milk, paired with a fragrant vegetable stew cooked in coconut milk, are a classic Kerala breakfast.
2. Karimeen Pollichathu
This is a traditional Kerala fish delicacy where pearl spot fish (karimeen) is marinated in a blend of spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and then grilled or pan-fried to perfection.
3. Kerala Fish Curry
Made with fresh catch from the Arabian Sea, Kerala fish curry is known for its tangy and spicy flavours. The curry is prepared using coconut milk, tamarind, and a blend of aromatic spices.
4. Avial
A mixed vegetable curry cooked in coconut and yoghurt gravy, avial is a staple dish in Kerala cuisine. It’s flavoured with curry leaves and coconut oil, giving it a unique taste.
5. Puttu and Kadala Curry
Puttu, a cylindrical steamed rice cake, is often paired with kadala curry, made from black chickpeas cooked in a flavorful coconut-based gravy with spices like mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies.
6. Kerala Beef Fry
Beef marinated in a spicy mix of herbs and spices, then stir-fried until tender, is a favourite among meat lovers in Kerala.
7. Malabar Parotta with Chicken Curry
Malabar parotta, a flaky, layered flatbread made from maida (all-purpose flour), pairs wonderfully with spicy and aromatic chicken curry, typical of the Malabar region in Kerala.
8. Sadya
Sadya is a traditional Kerala feast served on a banana leaf, featuring an array of vegetarian dishes like sambar, rasam, thoran (stir-fried veggies with coconut), olan, and payasam, among others.
These are just a few highlights of Kerala cuisine. Be sure to explore local eateries and street food stalls to discover even more delicious dishes!
