Kerala Food | Three must-have dishes from the state's cuisine

There is a reason people go gaga over the flavours and varieties of Kerala cuisine. The food in the state is an experience in itself as it is inspired by the fusion of Malabari, French, and Arabian influencers. Each dish is enhanced with a touch of Kerala’s unique culture. One might, in fact, be able to identify the taste of coconut in most dishes of the state, making it clear that blending grated coconut and milk in food for thickening and flavouring is a common culinary practice in Kerala. From vegetarian dishes to seafood dishes to its sweet delicacies, the state’s cuisine will take you on a joyride. Here are three dishes from Kerala’s cuisine that one must try. Take a look:

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Idiyappam with Curry

Idiyappam is commonly known as Noolappam in Kerala cuisine. It is made of rice, flour, salt, and water. A number of thin strands (sevai) are entwined together in order to make the lovely texture that the dish bears. It is actually the texture of it that makes it versatile. The dish can be had with all kinds of curries, but pairing it with egg curry makes for a delicious meal.

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Puttu and Kadala Curry

A hot plate of Puttu and Kadala Curry makes for comfort-food. The dish is typically served as a breakfast in many households of Kerala. Puttu is prepared with ground rice and is layered with banana or coconut shavings. After that, it is steamed to obtain a proper cylindrical steamed rice cake. Kadala is a curry made by black chickpeas and is cooked in roasted coconut gravy. Puttu and Kadala is a perfect combination for breakfast as they complement each other very well.

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Nadan Kozhi Varuthathu (Non-Vegetarian)

Nadan Kozhi Varuthathu is fried spicy chicken made with a generous amount of spices. It is served with onion, spices, garlic, and vinegar, on a banana leaf. The dish can be had with Kerala Porotta (a layered flatbread made of maida flour), chapattis, appam or rice. It is also served with dosa and is known as a popular street-food dish in Kerela.

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