Kerala- Land of Lagoons, Beaches and Backwaters

Kerala being close to sea has had the influence of many different cultures, way back to centuries from the Dutch, Europeans, Arabs, and different people who have come to Kerala and created the spice route with other parts of the world. Kerala is rich in diversity, culture and its unique beauty makes it a favourite tourist destination loved by all who gets to visit, with its back waters, lagoons, beaches, and more…
Kerala being diverse has its share of people from different religions like Hindus, Muslims, Jews, Christians and many others. Kerala is famous for Syrian Christian, Malabar and Travancore Recipes which offers flavours which will be liked by one and all.
Kerala Cuisine is vibrant in many ways. Its taste will be liked by all who get to savour the flavours from Kerala. There are so many mouth-watering delicacies to choose from a variety of dishes that soothes our taste-buds. Be it vegetarian or non- vegetarian, from veg dishes like Aviyal which is a mix of veggies, Pumpkin Olan that which is made with coconut milk, Kadala curry made with chick pea, coconut milk and Indian spices.

Then being close to sea, as it’s situated in the coastal region, has a lot many varieties of fishes to offer from sardines, mackerel, tuna, seer fish, shrimp, tiger prawns, mussels, lobster, crab and what not. The renowned “Karimeen Pollichathu” which is a fish called Karimeen(Pearl spot Fish) which is found in the backwaters and lagoons of Kerala is so good and tasty and is a must try for food lovers, which is done in banana leaf.

The Kuttanadan Duck Roast will be loved by all, made with spices that which is a roasted duck delicacy. Then there are dishes like Fish Moilee, which every Keralite makes in their household is a home speciality. Then there is the Travancore Fried Chicken, Malabar Biriyani and other specialities which are special in their own ways.
Once you visit Kerala you will feel like coming back again and again. Places like Kumarakom, Alleppey, Fort Kochi, should be definitely a part of your travel itinerary.