15 Must-Try Dishes in Kerala

Kerala's cuisine is a delightful blend of flavors, spices, and traditions. From seafood to vegetarian dishes, here are 15 must-try dishes that will make your Kerala trip unforgettable.

1. Appam with Stew

Soft, lacy appam (rice pancakes) served with coconut-based vegetable or meat stew is a breakfast favorite.

2. Puttu and Kadala Curry

Steamed rice cakes (puttu) served with black chickpea curry is a traditional breakfast dish.

3. Karimeen Pollichathu

Pearl spot fish marinated in spices, wrapped in banana leaf, and pan-fried to perfection.

4. Kerala Sadya

A traditional vegetarian feast served on banana leaves with over 20 dishes, typically enjoyed during festivals.

5. Malabar Biryani

Aromatic rice dish cooked with meat, spices, and fried onions, unique to the Malabar region.

6. Fish Molee

Fish cooked in coconut milk with mild spices, a signature dish of Kerala's coastal cuisine.

7. Kerala Parotta

Layered flatbread served with spicy curry, a popular street food.

8. Banana Chips

Crispy, thinly sliced banana chips fried in coconut oil, a popular snack.

9. Payasam

Traditional sweet pudding made with rice, milk, jaggery, and nuts, served as dessert.

10. Thalassery Chicken Biryani

Famous biryani from Thalassery with unique preparation method and aromatic spices.

Kerala's cuisine reflects its rich cultural heritage and diverse geography. Don't miss these dishes on your next visit!