Cuisines of Kerala
The delectable Cuisine of Kerala sets it apart from other destinations of India. The dishes of Keralites allures Indians and Foreigners alike. The taste buds gets a treat from the tantalizing preparations of Kerala which have notched up a remarkable place in the multi cuisine menus of Indian restaurants. Kerala is the home of 'Kera' (Coconut Palm) tree which is base for many dishes of Kerala. Different religions and cultures have imapcted the culinary arts of Kerala. Sea food and coconut are exclusive to people of Kerala. Rice is the staple of Keralites like other south Indian states. The redolent dishes of Kerala Cuisine are so mouth watering that it is really hard to resist the temptation of trying them. And yes! While in Kerala do check out the lavish "Sadya"- a traditional vegetarian meal is served on a banana leaf during the marriage ceremonies or Onam celebrations. It has now become an integral part of Kerala culture.
Kerala people eat rice with Upperi / thoran (a preparation of vegetables or pulses and grated coconut) and other side dishes like sambar, olan (thin slices of melon and pulses cooked in coconut milk), rasam (a gravy with tamarind and tomato extracts), kaalan (vegetables cooked in grated coconut), pachadi ( a melon kind of a vegetable cooked in curd) and aviyal (many vegetables cooked in curd and grated coconut). Among some delectable dishes of Kerala taken in lunch and dinner are Kichadi, Kanji and Payaru, Biryani, Kappa (Tapioca) and fish curry, Karimeen fry, Prawn fry, Rice and Fish Curry.
