Dev's Kerala Blog

Kerala Cuisine: 21 Dishes That Make the State the King of Culinary Art In 2022

The staple food of Kerala is greatly influenced by the history and culture of the state. It’s a blend of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, in which the latter is prepared a variety of items like fish, poultry and red meat. Rice, fish, and coconut are the most common ingredients of almost all Kerala famous food. The flavors are enhanced with chilies’, curry leaves, mustard seeds, turmeric tamarind, black pepper, cardamom, clove, ginger, cinnamon, and asafoetida.

Though the traditional food of Kerala, including Kerala Sadhya prepared during festivals and celebratory ceremonies, is vegetarian, the contemporary food of the state includes non-vegetarian dishes. One might also be able to identify the taste of coconut in most dishes in Kerala, owing to the fact that blending grated coconut and its milk in food for thickening and flavoring is a common culinary practice in India.

• 
  Admin
• 20

THE SWEET TASTE OF FESTIVITIES

India is a land food and foodies. It won’t be wrong to say about Indians that they live to eat, and eat to enjoy! From the tiny ‘galis’ of Chandni Chowk to the Khau Gali of Mumbai, all food destinations serve as the ultimate paradise for Indians. The variety of cuisines that one could find in India and the taste that one could savour, is very difficult to find anywhere else in the world. Indians and sweets have a particular affinity with each other. Sweets are an integral part of every ritual in India. Whether it is a marriage ceremony, anniversary, birthday, christening of a baby or a party; there has to be something ‘meetha’ to celebrate. It is but obvious that a country so high on sugar, must have thousands and thousands of sweet shops serving delicacies of their own kind. There are sweet dishes that were once a part of a king’s royal kitchen and some that were liked by masses! Here is a list of 5 oldest sweet shops in India! Read more: go-to ink https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/5-oldest-sweet-shops-from-all-over-india/photostory/75046657.cms

• 
  Admin
• 20

KERALA STYLE FEAST Malayalam Language Sadhya means a Banquet.

Sadhya is a feast encompassing the length and breadth of vegetarian cuisine. Its spread can go up to 28 dishes at a time. This traditional vegetarian feast of Kerala is among the most favorite delicacies of all who visit our shores. Traditionally, Sadhya is served on a plantain leaf, with the tapering side of the leaf pointing to the left of the guest. It consists of par boiled red rice, side dishes, savories, pickles and desserts, all served at different times of the meal. Rice is usually placed on the lower side of the leaf.

First served item after rice is Parippu, which is a liquid curry made from small gram and ghee. It is followed by the South Indian household favorite, Sambar. This vegetable stew can be made from any assortment of vegetables available. They are then boiled in gravy of crushed lentils, onions, chilies, coriander and turmeric with a pinch of asafoetida.

• 
  Admin
• 20