Traditional Foods

Kerala has a great cuisine and so many traditional food items with it's own culture and heritage. The southwestern state has some delicious, flavored and savory dishes. Here are some traditional food items of Kerala:

Erissery is a traditional dish and is typically made with a combination of pumpkin and beans (usually black-eyed peas or red beans). It is often served during festivals and special occasions.

To make erissery, pumpkin and beans are cooked together with grated coconut, cumin seeds, garlic, and other spices. The cooked mixture is then mashed or ground to form a thick, creamy sauce, which is typically served with rice or roti.

Idiyappam is a popular dish that consists of steamed rice noodles that are typically served with a curry. The noodles are made by mixing rice flour with water and pressing the mixture through a special kitchen tool called an idiyappam press. The resulting noodles are then steamed until cooked.

Curry is a generic term for a variety of dishes that originate from South and Southeast Asia. These dishes typically consist of a sauce or gravy made with a combination of spices, herbs, vegetables, and sometimes meat or fish. There are many different types of curries, each with their own unique flavor profile and ingredients.

Parippu Curry is an another traditional dish of Kerala. Idiyappam is a popular South Indian dish that consists of steamed rice noodles that are typically served with a curry. The noodles are made by mixing rice flour with water and pressing the mixture through a special kitchen tool called an idiyappam press. The resulting noodles are then steamed until cooked.

Curry is a generic term for a variety of dishes that originate from South and Southeast Asia. These dishes typically consist of a sauce or gravy made with a combination of spices, herbs, vegetables, and sometimes meat or fish. There are many different types of curries, each with their own unique flavor profile and ingredients.

Puttu and Kadala Curry: Puttu is a steamed rice cake that is made from a mixture of rice flour, coconut, and water. It has a cylindrical shape and is usually served with a variety of side dishes, including kadala curry.

Kadala curry is a spicy and aromatic curry made with black chickpeas (kadala) and a blend of spices. Together, puttu and kadala curry make for a delicious and filling breakfast that is not only popular in Kerala but also in other parts of South India. The combination of the soft and fluffy puttu and the spicy and tangy kadala curry creates a burst of flavors in the mouth and is sure to leave you wanting more.

Apart from this there are many other traditional foods in Kerala and this is just a small explanation.