Kerala cuisine

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Kerala cuisine refers to the diverse culinary traditions that originated from the Indian state of Kerala. The cuisine is characterized by its sophisticated use of spices, including turmeric, black pepper, cardamom, and cloves, and is known for its emphasis on serving meals on banana leaves.

History

The history of Kerala cuisine can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when the region was a major hub for spice trade. The cuisine has been influenced by a variety of cultures, including the Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch, and British, who introduced new ingredients and cooking techniques to the region.

Ingredients

The staple food of Kerala is rice, which is served with a variety of side dishes. Coconut is used extensively in Kerala cuisine, in the form of grated coconut, coconut milk, and coconut oil. Seafood, particularly fish, is also a major component of the cuisine due to Kerala's long coastline.

Dishes

Some of the popular dishes in Kerala cuisine include sadya, a vegetarian meal served on a banana leaf; puttu, a breakfast dish made of steamed cylinders of ground rice layered with coconut; appam, a type of pancake made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk; and malabar biryani, a version of biryani unique to the Malabar region of Kerala.

Beverages

Traditional beverages in Kerala include toddy, a fermented drink made from the sap of palm trees, and chai, a spiced tea with milk.

See also

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  • New Swagath Cafe, Kottappadi, Malappuram

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  • Menu displayed at Indian Coffee House, Mananthawady, Wayanad, Kerala

  • Sadya 2019

  • Idiyappam with Egg Masala Curry

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