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Kerala is one of the famous tourist destination spots in the world. God’s Own Country is known for its backwaters, scenic beauty and hill stations. Another factor which attracts travellers is the various foods.  Kerala is a state where we can get both vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods. 

 Here we are listing the top 5 dishes which you should try on your Kerala trip.

1.Kerala Sadya

The ela sadya is the traditional dish of Kerala. It is prepared mainly on all occasions, festivals and weddings. Served with rice this delicious meal has many sub dishes with different flavours.  Kerala festival Onam is incomplete without onasadya. The sub dishes of the sadya include pickle, pachadi, kichadi, cabbage thoran, kootu curry, errissery and avial. Sadya includes the payasam(sweet dish) of different flavours. 

2. Appam

Famous Kerala breakfast food prepared with fermented coconut flour, coconut water and coconut milk in the form of a pancake which is thick in the centre and has crispy edges. The combo of Appam with stew is one of the main dishes in  Christian weddings and celebrations like Christmas.

3. Puttu 

Puttu is one of the most famous recipes of Kerala which is made up of rice flour and grated coconut. Commonly this dish is made with rice flour steamed in metal or bamboo but it can be made with ragi, wheat, oats etc. Also, it can be prepared using a coconut shell which is commonly known as “ Chiratta puttu”.

4. Idiyyappam

Idiyyappam is also known as “nooluappam” is one of the staple food in Kerala. This breakfast item is made with rice flour, salt and water. Idiyappam and egg curry are one of the most loved breakfast combinations in Kerala.

5. Banana Fritters

Banana fritters are the traditional tea time snack commonly known as Pazham pori and Ethakka appam. They are fried ripe bananas dipped in plain flour.