Kerala, fondly known as “God’s Own Country” has always been synonymous to scenic surroundings, temples and beaches. It is also known for its distinct cuisine which is extremely flavoursome and spicy. The traditional food of Kerala is made with spices, which are grown locally in the state. Some of the indispensable list of ingredients to Kerala cuisine are tamarind, rice, coconut, mustard, curry leaves, turmeric and chillies. The majority of Kerala cuisine is non-vegetarian, but it also has some mouth-watering vegetarian recipes. The Onam Sadya, prepared during Onam festival is world-famous for its banana leaf meal and number of multiple food elements.

15 Popular Food Recipes of Kerala:

Check out this article where we discuss some of the best recipes of Kerala cuisine:

A. Non-Vegetarian Recipes-

1. Kozhikode Biryani:

The first thought that comes to your mind when you think of Kerala food is seafood but the fact is that the food in Kerala has gone beyond seafood to other more elaborate means as well. The kozikode biryani is rich with chicken, egg, olive oil and lemon juice that all mixes together to form this excellent dish.

Ingredients:

• ½ Kg Chicken.
• ½ cup Yoghurt.
• 1 cup coriander leaves.
• 1 cup mint leaves.
• 1 cup Mixed whole spices.
• 2tbsp Ginger garlic paste.
• ½ tbsp turmeric powder.
• 1 tbsp lime juice.
• 1 tbsp Poppy seed paste.
• Rice.
• Oil.
• Salt.

Method:

• Marinate chicken in Yoghurt, spices and rest for ½ hour.
• Heat some oil in a vessel and cook chicken.
• Add water, mint and coriander leaves.
• Check Salt and add turmeric.
• Add pre-washed rice.
• Cook till rice is done.

2. Pomfret Moilee:

This is the testament to the fact that south India can provide excellent seafood. The pomfret moilee is actually a pomfret curry which resembles an original south Indian fish curry with the addition of plenty of coconut milk to add to the exceptional flavor of this dish.