Kerala's cuisine is not just about food; it is a celebration of culture, tradition, and the state's natural bounty. Each dish tells a story of its own, making Kerala a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts worldwide. Because of its rich trading heritage, over time, various indigenous Kerala dishes have been blended with foreign dishes to adapt them to local tastes.
Kerala cuisine offers a multitude of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes prepared using fish, poultry, and red meat with rice as a typical accompaniment. Chillies, curry leaves, coconut, mustard seeds, turmeric, tamarind, asafoetida, and other spices are also used in the preparation. Kerala's long coastline and numerous rivers have led to a strong fishing industry in the region, making seafood a common part of meals. Kerala is home to numerous lip-smacking dishes prepared out of seafood, some of which include mussels, crab, tiger prawns, king prawns, tiny prawns, oysters, sardines, mackerel, tuna, and gorgeous red lobsters.
The vast majority of Kerala's Hindus, except certain communities and ovo-lacto vegetarians, eat fish, red meat (beef, carabeef, and lamb) and chicken. One of the traditional Kerala dishes is vegetarian and is called the Kerala sadya. A full-course sadya is an elaborate banquet prepared for festivals and ceremonies.
Christians of Kerala, especially Nasranis (Saint Thomas Christians), have their own cuisine which is a blend of Indian, Middle Eastern, Syrian, Jewish, and Western styles and flavours of cooking. Muslim cuisine or Mappila cuisine is a blend of traditional Kerala, Persian, Arab, Portuguese, and Western food culture. This confluence of culinary cultures is best seen in the preparation of most dishes. The characteristic use of spices is the hallmark of Mappila cuisine—black pepper, cardamom, and clove are used profusely.
The cuisine of Kerala is characterized by a harmonious blend of flavors, spices, and cooking techniques that have evolved over centuries, influenced by its geography, climate, and history.
We will pick you up from the spot of your arrival. Thereafter, you will be our esteemed guest till you depart for your home town.
If you have opted for a fresh-up, you will be provided with the facility along with complementary South Indian Breakfast. Then you will be briefed about the itinerary and allied matters, in our corporate office. Now, you are all set to start your trip with a rejuvenated and fresh mind.
