Food Tour
Unniappam
These cute little hemispheres are sweet in taste and one of the popular traditional snacks that most Malayalis grow up eating. Prepared at home, these are made of rice powder filled with mashed bananas, jaggery and roasted coconut pieces. They are given their characteristic shape by deep frying them in specific moulds in which several can be prepared at once.
Kozhukkatta
Kozhukkatta, a traditional steamed snack, is typically prepared on the eve of Palm Sunday. Made with rice flour, it's filled with a sweet mixture of grated coconut and jaggery, then shaped into a ball and steamed. This simple yet delicious treat is a favorite among Malayalis, enjoyed for its wholesome flavor and cultural significance.
Achappam
Achappam, aka rose cookies, is another glorious homemade snack reminiscent of childhood. It is a beloved snack for children who like to break it into rings and wear them on their fingers. A sweet tidbit, it is made from a batter of rice flour, which is dipped in the characteristic mould and placed in hot and sizzling oil. It is thus that the name is derived, from the word achu, which stands for ‘mould’ in Malayalam.
Ela ada
A sweet delicacy, ada is made of rice flour, which creates a jacket with fillings made up of jaggery and grated coconut. The ada is encased in a small piece of banana leaf and steamed until it is cooked. As it is not very sweet, it appeals to those who do not have a big sweet tooth. It is also consumed as breakfast in some parts of Kerala.
Fish Molly with Appam
Living in a coastal area where fishing is prevalent, people consider a meal incomplete without fish. A popular dish among tourists is Fish Moilee, made with fleshy fish half-fried and soaked in coconut milk with ingredients like cardamom, cinnamon, and clove. The fish is then briefly boiled before serving.