Kerala

Lacy rice hoppers with a pale, peppery coconut stew.

8 hr 50 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Steamed rice cylinders with dark black chickpea curry.

8 hr 50 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Slow-cooked beef dry-fried with coconut slivers.

1 hr 20 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Lacy fermented rice crepes served with a creamy coconut milk vegetable broth.

8 hours 30 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A fiery red fish curry made without coconut, using Kudampuli for sourness.

45 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Iconic Malabar biryani using short-grain Khaima rice and fragrant spices.

1 hour 45 min · Serves 6 · Non-veg

A comforting Sadya-style moong dal tempered with coconut and cumin.

30 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Slow-roasted beef chunks with coconut slivers and cracked black pepper.

1 hr 20 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

A medley of country vegetables in a coarse coconut and curd dressing.

50 min · Serves 6 · Veg

Pearl spot fish marinated in masala and grilled inside banana leaves.

1 hr 10 min · Serves 2 · Non-veg

Sweet fritters made from rice flour, jaggery, and small bananas.

4 hr 30 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Layered, flaky flatbread made from refined flour and plenty of oil.

120 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Mildly spiced mutton cooked in rich coconut milk with potatoes.

60 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

The king of Kerala desserts made with rice flakes and jaggery.

60 min · Serves 6 · Veg

Spicy stir-fried prawns with shallots and traditional Malabar spices.

30 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Finely shredded cabbage stir-fried with coconut and mustard seeds.

25 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Thick mashed dal served with a mandatory dollop of ghee.

40 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A dark, tangy, and sweet ginger tamarind pickle essential for feasts.

55 min · Serves 10 · Veg

Rice dumplings simmered in a spiced chicken gravy, a Nasrani specialty.

1 hr 35 min · Serves 6 · Non-veg

Deep-fried ripe plantain fritters, the ultimate Kerala tea-time snack.

35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Ultra-spicy, bright red fish curry typical of Kerala's toddy shops.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

A sweet and sour yogurt-based curry made with ripe mangoes.

45 min · Serves 6 · Veg

Refreshing spiced buttermilk, a perfect coolant for tropical heat.

10 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Steamed rice logs with a spicy black chickpea coconut gravy.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Succulent beef pieces slow-cooked with Malabar spices and fried coconut.

1 hr 30 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Paper-thin silky rice rotis from the Malabar coast.

1 hr 10 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Mashed tapioca tempered with coconut, garlic, and bird's eye chilies.

45 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A mild, creamy fish stew cooked in coconut milk with ginger and turmeric.

45 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Fragrant short-grain Kaima rice cooked with ghee and whole spices.

50 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Seasoned buttermilk with ginger and green chilies, served with rice.

15 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Yam and cowpeas in a toasted coconut gravy.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Veg

Spicy, semi-dry chicken preparation with caramelized onions.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Sweet pumpkin curry with a heavy garnish of roasted coconut.

45 min · Serves 6 · Veg

Spindle-shaped steamed banana fritters stuffed with coconut and sugar.

50 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Mussels stuffed with a spiced rice paste and deep fried.

1 hr 30 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Famous Malabar street food made with flour, jaggery, and coconut oil.

2 hr 30 min · Serves 12 · Veg

Prawns cooked in a dark, roasted coconut and tamarind gravy.

55 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Slow-cooked mutton ribs in a spicy, thick onion-tomato masala.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Delicate string hoppers made from steamed rice flour dough.

30 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Classic Kerala tea-time snack of sweet banana fritters.

25 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Yellow cucumber cooked in a tangy yogurt and coconut gravy.

35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Thick-cut banana chips coated in ginger-spiced jaggery.

1 hr 20 min · Serves 8 · Veg

A shaken lemonade with basil seeds and bird's eye chili.

10 min · Serves 1 · Veg

Deep-fried rice pancakes with coconut and shallots, a Malabar breakfast staple.

4 hours 30 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A soothing semolina porridge with coconut milk, often served for Iftar.

20 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Iconic duck preparation from the backwaters with peppercorns and coconut milk.

1 hr 30 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Crab curry in a deeply roasted coconut and spice gravy.

1 hr 25 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

A pungent ginger and yogurt digestive aid essential for Sadya.

20 min · Serves 6 · Veg

Spicy, chewy squid rings sautéed with coconut slivers.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Non-veg

A delicate, white stew of ash gourd and red lobia in coconut milk.

45 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A rustic Malabar mutton curry loaded with small onions.

1 hr 20 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Steamed ripe plantains mashed with a hint of coconut and cumin.

25 min · Serves 2 · Veg

Traditional monsoon health gruel made with Navara rice and herbs.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Taro root mash in a spicy coconut-yogurt base, a central Kerala specialty.

50 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Whole stuffed chicken, a centerpiece for Malabar wedding feasts.

1 hr 45 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Pomfret slow-cooked in a banana leaf with a thick onion-tomato masala.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 2 · Non-veg

Drumsticks and raw mango in a coconut milk gravy, tangy and creamy.

40 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Shredded tender jackfruit stir-fry with coconut and spices.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Veg

A soft, fluffy steamed rice cake from the Syrian Christian community.

8 hr 20 min · Serves 6 · Veg

A dark, jam-like condiment balancing ginger, tamarind, and jaggery.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 12 · Veg

Fried rice snacks stuffed with a sweet coconut and banana filling.

1 hr · Serves 6 · Veg

Deep-fried mung bean and jaggery dumplings in a flour batter.

50 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A semi-dry, spicy preparation of whole pearl onions from Malabar.

55 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A spicy, tangy red fish curry using Kudampuli and bird's eye chilies.

50 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Distinctive Malabar biryani using short-grain Khaima rice and aromatic spices.

1 hr 45 min · Serves 6 · Non-veg

Drumsticks and lentils tossed with a coarse coconut and cumin mixture.

35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Hard-boiled eggs in a thick, spicy onion and tomato masala.

40 min · Serves 3 · Non-veg

Raw plantains cooked with black-eyed beans and toasted coconut.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Veg

Traditional fermented rice pancakes flavored with cumin and coconut.

8 hr 20 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Mild shrimp curry in a creamy coconut milk base with ginger.

35 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Shallots in a dark, roasted coconut gravy with tamarind.

50 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Rich mutton curry with cashew paste and aromatic spices.

1 hr 10 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Rice dumplings cooked in a spiced coconut sauce served with chicken.

1 hr 30 min · Serves 6 · Non-veg

Traditional jaggery-based rice pudding with coconut milk.

1 hr · Serves 6 · Veg

Black chickpeas in a roasted coconut gravy, perfect for Puttu.

8 hr 40 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Tender jackfruit shredded and sautéed with Malabar spices.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A mild, aromatic chicken curry with potatoes and coconut milk.

55 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Crispy fried chicken coated in a spicy fennel-based masala.

40 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Fresh mushrooms stir-fried with coconut and green chilies.

30 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A rustic combination of mutton and raw bananas in a spicy gravy.

1 hr 10 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Ripe plantains stuffed with sweet coconut and fried.

30 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Long green chili fritters, a popular Kerala street snack.

30 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Pearl spot fish cooked in a creamy, coriander-rich coconut gravy.

55 min · Serves 2 · Non-veg

Traditional Malabar silk-soft thin rice pancakes served with spicy meat gravy.

45 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Spicy and succulent crab cooked in a thick masala of onions and black pepper.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 3 · Non-veg

A rich dessert made with ripe mangoes, jaggery, and thick coconut milk.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 6 · Veg

A rustic Malabar chicken preparation with crushed spices and coconut.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Non-veg

A medley of local vegetables in a coarse coconut and cumin base.

45 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Small fish cooked with shredded coconut and tart Malabar tamarind.

35 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

A thick, dark festive dish of black chickpeas, yam, and toasted coconut.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 6 · Veg

Spicy clam meat stir-fried with coconut slivers and Malabar spices.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Jackfruit seeds, drumstick, and raw mango in a coconut gravy.

50 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Mild, creamy mutton curry with potatoes and coconut milk.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Toddy shop style spicy beef fry with coconut chunks and heavy pepper.

1 hr 20 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Steamed jackfruit dumplings wrapped in cinnamon leaves.

1 hr · Serves 6 · Veg

Tender jackfruit mashed with a spicy coconut and cumin paste.

55 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Malabar snack of steamed rice pockets filled with spicy chicken.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 6 · Non-veg

Small anchovies cooked and dried with coconut and gambooge.

45 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Traditional fermented rice breakfast served with curd and chilies.

12 hr · Serves 2 · Veg

Fiery sardine curry made with red chili and tamarind, no coconut.

45 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg