Kerala is known for its beautiful tourist places where the natural beauty presents a very picturesque view. People from all over the world come to visit here and along with tourism, enjoy the food here. Kerala is also called the land of spices, the effect of which is seen in the food there. Here you will find both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes and Kerala also has a special identity for sweets. Spices like clove, black pepper, ginger, and cinnamon play an important role in Kerala cuisine. Today in this episode we are going to tell you about some of the major and famous popular dishes of Kerala. So let's know about it...

Fish molly
Fish Moli is one of the most delicious non-vegetarian dishes from Kerala and remains a favorite of Kerala locals and tourists alike. Like other delicious dishes of Kerala, it is also prepared with coconut milk, kokum, and spices which is also popularly known as Kudampuli. All seafood lovers must try Kerala-style Fish Moli at least once in their life.

Dosa and Sambhar
Dosa-sambar is a popular South Indian dish in India. It is widely available in Veg Indian restaurants. But if you want the real South Indian taste of dosa, try it in Kerala. Dosa is made of rice and is served with sambar. It is a spicy sour curry made with lentils, vegetables, and Indian spices. Dosa-Sambar is a traditional food of Kerala.

Puttu
Puttu is very famous in Kerala to be eaten for breakfast. Steamed rice flour is mixed, it is made by adding water and salt. Puttu is eaten with any curry or just banana and grated coconut but the best side dish is kadala curry (black chickpea curry), a spicy coconut gravy, and boiled chickpeas. This will fill your stomach and you will not feel hungry till the afternoon due to having a good amount of protein.

Erisseri

Erisseri is a dish that is made in every kitchen in Kerala. It is a curry dish made from raw bananas or sliced yams. It is prepared by boiling sweet pumpkin with salt, chilies, dry lentils, grated coconut, turmeric powder, cumin, and garlic. It is served with a bed of rice. Erissery is a favorite dish during religious festivals like Onam.

Palada Payasam
Palak is made during the festival which adds sweetness to the festival. Payasam is made in many varieties but the most popular is Palada Payasam which is made from basic ingredients like rice, milk, sugar, and ghee. Palada Payasam is found during various festivals as well as in almost all homes and hotels in Kerala.

Shrimp Thial
Don't miss out on the delicious prawns in Kerala. This dish of Kerala is prepared with coconut and other spices. Tiger prawns are usually used for this dish. This famous dish from Kerala is for all prawn lovers. It gives you the authentic taste of Kerala cuisine.

Appam
Appam is like a pancake made from rice batter in a special type of spaghetti, which is a round shape. The pulp in between is soft and spongy. Appam can be eaten with any kind of curry. Which includes both hot vegetarian and nonvegetarian curries. Green chilies are used in Kerala stews. Apart from this, potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and coconut milk are used along with chopped chicken, mutton, beef, or vegetables. Appam and Stew are one of the most loved dishes in Kerala.

Karimeen Polichathu
Karimeen Polichathu is one of the traditional dishes of Kerala made from pearl spot fish commonly found in the backwaters of Alleppey and Kumarakom. It is a Syrian Christian dish but has now become a part of Kerala cuisine. The fish is generally prepared by marinating it in a mixture of lime juice, red chilies, and spices, and then wrapped in banana leaves and cooked.

Ada prathamana
Ada Prathaman is the most popular sweet dish of Kerala which is also considered the king of kheer in Kerala. With a warm and pleasant aroma, this payasam or kheer A unique blend of thick coconut milk, jaggery, and baked rice ada is prepared. Ada Prathaman is mainly served as a dessert during festivals and celebrations.

Pathri
Another traditional food from Kerala. Pathri is made from rice flour. This Kerala food is very popular in Malabar. It is also called a rice pancake. It is served with non-vegetarian curry dishes. It is famous among the Muslim families of the state. This Kerala dish is believed to have been influenced by Arabic cuisine.

Idiyappam
Idiyappam or noolappam is also a rice flour dish, shaped like thin rice flour vermicelli. Which is cooked in steam. Soft idiyappam with hot egg curry is a wonderful way to start the day in Kerala, as idiyappam is steamed. So they are very light.

Kallumakkaya Ularthiyathu
There is no end to the varieties of seafood in Kerala and one of them, Kallumakkaya Ularathiyathu, is one of the most famous non-vegetarian dishes in Kerala. To make Kallumakkaya Ularthiyathu, the mussels are first cleaned and then cooked with shallots, garlic, chilies, turmeric, garam masala, and shredded coconut. The dish is then eaten with kappa or rice.