Top 10 Cuisine You Should Try in Kerala

Easily one of the most famous dishes in Kerala, Idiyappam with any kind of curry is pure divine! Also known as noolappam, the delicacy is made out of rice, flour and a few other ingredients. It is basically a variant to some of the many rice-based dishes which form the perfect symphony for curries and sambars. One of the best curries that idiyappam blends with is the classic egg curry. You would surely enjoy this blend of flavours and dishes.

Every kitchen is well-endowed with erissery, a famous dish of Kerala that is loved by travellers and locals! The curry is made out of plantains or sliced yams, depending on the choice made by the cook. Erissery actually holds religious significance and is quite popular during Onam and other such festivals. It is also a great indulgence of flavours from God's Own Country that you might enjoy.

When in Kerala, it is imperative that you choose to diversify your breakfast choices. As a South Indian state, there are plenty of versions of dosas and idlis that you will find here. One of the versions of flavourful idli is a puttu. The cylindrical steamed rice cake comes with flavours of coconut that only make for a delicious breakfast meal. Add the lip-smacking taste of kadala curry, a Kerala version of kala chana, and you are in for a flavoursome journey!

Well, it would be a waste of a trip to Kerala if you haven't tried out the traditional appam with ishtu. The popular dish in Kerala is often teamed with all sorts of curries, stews and even eaten plain. Appam is basically a thin pancake or what you would call a South Indian version of pancakes with crispy edges. Appams can be enjoyed with any sort of curry, be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian. However, the one dish that best compliments appam is ishtu, a traditional Kerala stew originally derived from Europe.

One of the most traditional and famous dishes in Kerala, Erachi varutharacha curry is a must-have if you are a non-vegetarian. Originating from the Syrian Christian community, the dish is every bit loaded with flavours that amp up the meat's taste. You surely have never had mutton prepared in this manner, and we suggest you do try it out. The best way to eat the mutton curry is to have it with the famous Malabar parota. Yes, that very Malabar parota which is a major speciality of Kerala. Visiting Kerala and not trying out Malabar parota would be a crime. And a bigger crime would be not to try it with some of the popular curries of Kerala cuisine!

Better understood as Dal Curry, Parippu curry is basically a Kerala-style dal curry that is made from small gram and ghee. There is a good balance of spices and chillies in the curry to bring out mouth-watering scents and complement the rice it is usually served with. For all the vegetarians out there who would not be able to delve into the delicious array of non-vegetarian delicacies of Kerala cuisine, this dish is practically perfect for you.

Delicious ghee-soaked dosas dipped in Kerala-style sambar would be an explosion of flavours in your mouth! The food combination is a very famous dish in Kerala. Well, have a bite at it, and you would know too why it is such a sought-after breakfast dish in Kerala. The dish can be found in every Kerala restaurant as it is a staple South Indian dish. You can find dosa anywhere in South India or other parts of the country too!

A simple yet delicious method of cooking chicken to perfection, Nadan kozhi varathathu is eclectic and certainly would go down well with your taste sensibilities. The spicy chicken fry is loaded with flavours of spices and is often served with onion, garlic, vinegar and spices on a banana leaf. That is the best way to enjoy this Kerala dish. Perhaps team it with some delicious appams or even rice. After indulging in Nadan kozhi varathathu, you might as well kiss goodbye to KFC!

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What water is to fish, fish is to Kerala cuisine. The way fish is prepared in Kerala is quite eccentric and one of a kind. Fish is basically a staple, and Karimeen Pollichathu, it's a standout dish. This Kerala dish is pretty famous in Alleppey, so if you plan to add the lovely backwaters haven to your travel bucket list, do try out the delicious fish they prepare. The preparation is quite unique and exotic as the rich flavours of Kerala spices reflect as you down the first morsel of Karimeen pollichathu.

Our list of exquisite Kerala dishes would actually give you a good gastronomy tour of the state. Be it fish, mutton or local vegetables, there's plenty of Kerala dishes available to keep you wanting for more!

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