A grand Kerala feast featuring Rice, Sambar, Rasam, Avial, and more.

A lavish Kerala wedding feast including Rice, Sambar, Rasam, Avial, and more.

A grand Kerala feast featuring Rice, Sambar, Rasam, Avial, Thoran (Stir-fried vegetables with coconut), Olan (White pumpkin in coconut milk), Pachadi (Yogurt-based side dish), Kootu Curry (Mixed vegetable curry), Pickles, Banana Chips, and more.

A lavish Kerala wedding feast featuring Rice, Sambar, Rasam, Avial, Thoran, Olan, Pachadi, Kootu Curry, Pickles, Banana Chips, Pulissery, Kalaan, Erissery, and more.

A special Kerala Vishu feast featuring Rice, Sambar, Rasam, Avial, Thoran, Olan, Pachadi, Kootu Curry, Pickles, Banana Chips, Vishu Kanji, and Vishu Katta.

A traditional Kerala Sadya featuring Rice, Sambar, Rasam, Avial, Thoran, Olan, Pachadi, Kootu Curry, Pickles, Banana Chips, and various Kerala delicacies.

A South Indian feast featuring Rice, Sambar, Rasam, Poriyal (stir-fried vegetables), Coconut Chutney, Curd Rice, Tomato Rice, Pongal, and various Payasams.

A South Indian non-vegetarian feast featuring Rice, Chicken Curry, Fish Curry, Sambar, Rasam, Poriyal, Curd Rice, and assorted Payasams.

Thin rice pancake

Steamed rice cakes

Thick rice pancake with toppings

Deep-fried lentil fritters

Rice and lentil porridge

Semolina cooked with spices

Lace-thin rice pancake

Steamed rice and coconut cylinders

Semolina dessert with ghee and saffron

Crispy rice pancake with spiced potato filling

Fragrant rice dish

Spicy lentil soup

Tangy soup with spices

Rice flavored with lemon and spices

Rice mixed with yogurt and tempering

Rice with tomato and spice mix

Rice with coconut and spices

Mixed vegetable curry with coconut

Rice with lentil curry

Tamarind-flavored rice

Steamed rice

Tangy lentil soup

Spicy tamarind soup

Mixed vegetable curry with coconut

Stir-fried vegetables with coconut

White pumpkin in coconut milk

Yogurt-based side dish

Mixed vegetable curry

Assorted pickles

Crispy banana chips

Traditional Kerala feast

Traditional Kerala leaf lunch

Main dish, plain boiled rice

Lentil curry

Spicy lentil soup

Tangy soup with spices

Buttermilk curry

Yogurt-based curry with vegetables

Mixed vegetable curry with coconut

Stir-fried vegetables with coconut

White pumpkin in coconut milk

Yogurt-based side dish

Yogurt-based dish with vegetables and spices

Mixed vegetable curry with roasted coconut

Pumpkin and lentil curry with roasted coconut

Spicy mango pickle

Tamarind and ginger chutney

Stir-fried vegetables with spices

Spicy lime pickle

Thin, crispy lentil wafers

Crispy banana chips

Refreshing buttermilk

A traditional Kerala feast with dishes like rice, fish curry, thoran, and more, often enjoyed in Kuttanadu toddy shops.

Rice pudding

Rice flakes in jaggery and coconut milk

Lentil dessert with jaggery and coconut milk

Vermicelli dessert with milk and sugar

Banana dessert with jaggery and coconut milk

Jackfruit dessert with jaggery and coconut milk

Carrot dessert with milk and sugar

Wheat dessert with jaggery and coconut milk

Green gram dessert with jaggery and coconut milk

A fragrant rice dish with tender pieces of meat, flavored with spices and herbs.

Chicken curry cooked with roasted coconut and spices, known for its rich and aromatic flavors.

Prawns cooked in a coconut milk-based curry with a hint of turmeric and mild spices.

Mussels cooked with spices and coconut, a popular seafood dish in Kerala cuisine.

Beef curry cooked with roasted coconut and a blend of spices, known for its fiery flavors.

Tender pieces of beef marinated in spices and deep-fried for a crispy and flavorful dish.

A sweet dessert made from tender coconut water, milk, and jaggery, garnished with cashews and raisins.

Pearl spot fish marinated in spices and wrapped in banana leaves, then grilled to perfection, a Kuttanadu specialty.

Tapioca served with spicy fish curry, a beloved combination in Kuttanadu.

A flavorful and spicy duck curry, a traditional dish from Kuttanadu.

Prawns cooked with spices and coconut, a delightful and spicy seafood dish from Kuttanadu.

Chicken curry cooked with roasted coconut and a blend of spices, known for its rich flavors in Kuttanadu.

Fish curry made with jackfruit seeds, a unique and delicious dish from Kuttanadu.

Tapioca served with duck curry, a flavorful and hearty meal enjoyed in Kuttanadu.

Squid cooked with spices and coconut, a flavorful seafood dish from Kuttanadu cuisine.

Layered flatbread (parotta) served with spicy beef curry, a favorite street food combo in Kuttanadu.

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish cooked with aromatic spices, chicken or mutton, and garnished with fried onions and raisins.

A classic Malabar biriyani with tender chicken marinated in spices, layered with fragrant rice, and slow-cooked to perfection.

A sweet and sticky dessert made from wheat, ghee, and jaggery, a popular treat in Kozhikode.

Layered flatbread (parotta) served with spicy beef curry, a beloved street food combination in Malabar.

Mussels cooked with spices and coconut, a flavorful and spicy seafood dish from the Malabar region.

Chicken curry with a rich and aromatic gravy, a popular dish in Malabar cuisine.

A tangy and spicy fish curry made with coconut and traditional Malabar spices, a seafood delight.

A flavorful and aromatic biryani with tender pieces of chicken or mutton, a specialty of Kozhikode.

Fragrant and flavorful rice cooked with ghee and aromatic spices, a staple in Malabar meals.

Deep-fried rice flour bread, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, a favorite snack in Malabar.

A spicy and aromatic fish curry with a unique blend of flavors, a specialty of Angamaly cuisine.

Layered flatbread made from maida (all-purpose flour), typically served with meat or vegetable curries.

Flaky, layered flatbread made from maida, often enjoyed with meat or vegetable curries.

Tandoori chicken cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce.

Grilled paneer cubes in a spiced tomato-based sauce.

Fragrant rice dish cooked with meat, spices, and aromatic herbs.

Crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas.

Marinated and grilled chicken pieces served with mint chutney.

Soft and fluffy Indian bread baked in a clay oven.

Sweet and syrupy milk-based dessert balls.

Refreshing yogurt-based drink with mango flavor.

Crispy rice and lentil crepe filled with spiced potato mixture.

Delicate cottage cheese dumplings served in sweetened milk.

Classic pizza topped with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.

Pasta dish with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and black pepper.

Layers of pasta, meat, cheese, and tomato sauce baked to perfection.

Toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil.

Layered dessert made with ladyfingers, coffee, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa.

Fresh salad with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves.

Creamy pasta dish with grilled chicken and Parmesan cheese sauce.

Creamy Italian rice dish cooked with mushrooms and Parmesan cheese.

Smooth and creamy Italian dessert with caramel or fruit sauce.

Stuffed pasta pockets served with a variety of fillings and sauces.

Classic pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.

Pasta with meaty tomato sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.

Fresh salad with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and balsamic glaze.

Layered pasta dish with meat, cheese, and tomato sauce.

Toasted bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.

Stuffed pasta pockets filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables.

Layered dessert made with ladyfingers, coffee, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa.

Pasta in a creamy sauce made with butter, Parmesan cheese, and garlic.

Italian dessert made with cream, sugar, and gelatin, often topped with fruit.

Creamy rice dish cooked with mushrooms, onions, white wine, and Parmesan cheese.

Crispy chicken pieces in a tangy sweet and sour sauce.

Spicy stir-fried shrimp with peanuts and vegetables.

Sliced beef and broccoli florets in a savory brown sauce.

Crispy rolls filled with vegetables and sometimes meat.

Deep-fried chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce.

Stir-fried rice with a variety of vegetables, meat, and eggs.

Spicy and tangy soup with mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots.

Steamed or fried bite-sized dumplings with various fillings.

Sliced beef stir-fried with scallions and a rich soy-based sauce.

Light and comforting soup with beaten eggs and chicken broth.

Crispy chicken in a sweet and tangy orange-flavored sauce.

Stir-fried noodles with vegetables, meat, and soy sauce.

Corn or flour tortillas filled with various meats, vegetables, and salsa.

Corn tortillas filled with meat, cheese, and topped with chili sauce.

Avocado-based dip with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.

Large tortillas filled with rice, beans, meat, and salsa.

Tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, meat, salsa, and other toppings.

Poblano peppers stuffed with cheese or meat and fried in egg batter.

Spicy sauce made with tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, and cilantro.

Grilled tortillas filled with cheese, meat, and other ingredients.

Fluffy and flavorful rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices.

Assorted bite-sized rolls of vinegar-seasoned rice and raw fish.

Lightly battered and deep-fried seafood and vegetables.

Noodles in a flavorful broth, often topped with meat and vegetables.

Grilled chicken marinated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.

Savory soup made with fermented soybean paste and dashi broth.

Pan-fried dumplings filled with ground meat and vegetables.

Skewered and grilled chicken, usually marinated in a savory sauce.

Fresh slices of raw fish or seafood served without rice.

Thick wheat noodles served in a hot broth with various toppings.

Grilled chicken in a creamy and spiced tomato-based sauce.

Soft and fluffy Indian bread made with wheat flour and baked in a tandoor oven.

Fragrant rice dish cooked with meat, spices, and sometimes vegetables.

Crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat.

Grilled cubes of paneer cheese marinated in spices and yogurt.

Yellow lentils cooked with spices and tempered with ghee and cumin seeds.

Tandoori chicken cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce.

Refreshing yogurt-based drink with sweet mango flavor.

Fragrant rice dish cooked with chicken, spices, and sometimes vegetables.

Creamy black lentils and kidney beans cooked with butter and spices, a North Indian vegetarian delight.

Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced potato filling, a popular North Indian breakfast dish.

Deep-fried bread served with spicy chickpea curry, a beloved North Indian street food combo.

Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a rich and aromatic gravy, a classic Kashmiri dish.

Unleavened flatbread baked in a tandoor (clay oven), a staple in North Indian cuisine.

Deep-fried paneer and vegetable balls in a creamy tomato gravy, a popular North Indian vegetarian dish.

Hollow crispy balls filled with spicy tamarind water and potato mixture, a favorite North Indian street food.

Crispy potato patties served with chutney, a popular North Indian snack.

Paneer and bell peppers cooked in a spiced tomato gravy, a flavorful North Indian dish.

Fragrant rice cooked with vegetables and aromatic spices, a classic North Indian rice dish.

Deep-fried milk balls soaked in sugar syrup, a popular North Indian dessert.

Spicy chickpea curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, a North Indian favorite.

Spiced mixed vegetable curry served with buttered bread rolls, a popular North Indian street food.

Paneer cubes cooked in a creamy spinach gravy, a classic North Indian vegetarian dish.

Yogurt-based side dish with cucumbers, tomatoes, and spices, a cooling accompaniment to spicy North Indian meals.

Deep-fried puffed bread, a popular North Indian breakfast dish.

Savory snack made with fried dough, potatoes, chickpeas, and chutneys, a beloved North Indian street food.

Creamy rice pudding flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts, a traditional North Indian dessert.

Potato and cauliflower curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices, a classic North Indian vegetarian dish.

Crispy fritters made with vegetables or meat, a popular North Indian snack.

Spicy or sweet condiment made with fruits, vegetables, or herbs, a common accompaniment to North Indian meals.

Deep-fried balls made with minced meat or vegetables, often served in a rich gravy, a popular North Indian dish.

Pearl spot fish marinated in a blend of spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and cooked until perfectly done. A classic dish from the backwaters of Kerala.

Beef chunks slow-roasted with a mixture of masala, coconut pieces, curry leaves, and mustard seeds. This dish is a spicy favorite in Kerala.

Boiled tapioca (cassava) served with spicy fish curry. Kappa with Meen Curry is a staple in Kerala homes, loved for its simplicity and flavor.

Ripe plantains coated in sweetened wheat flour batter and deep-fried. This snack is a popular tea-time treat in Kerala.

A distinctive biryani from the Malabar region made with Jeerakasala rice, chicken or beef, and a rich assortment of spices. It’s noted for its aroma and mild flavor.