Must Have Food Items from Alleppey

Kerala is known for its lush landscapes and rich cultural diversity. Apart from this, the lip smacking dishes cooked in its authentic preparation using handpicked ingredients are also very popular among tourists all over the world. One can try these food items from restaurants in Alleppey or taking a cruise through the houseboats in Kerala lets you try these amazing dishes while enjoying the beautiful backwaters. Here are some of the few must have food items to try while you are in Alleppey:

Puttu and Kadala

Made with steamed rice and coconut, puttu is a common food among malayalees and it is had along with kadala or peas/chickpeas. This spicy curry tastes good with some piping hot puttu and is considered to be a healthy and nutritious breakfast option.

Idly and Sambar

Idly is yet another main breakfast dish which is prepared by steaming a batter of black lentils and rice. Have it with some freshly made coconut chutney, tomato chutney and of course, sambar, a curry made from a mix of vegetables.

Ela Ada

It is a traditional South Indian food prepared with coconut and jaggery filled inside a dough made of rice flour. Steamed in banana leaf, this one is served as an evening snack and tastes spectacular.

Karimeen Fry

A visit to Alleppey is never complete without trying Karimeen fry. A very popular dish in Kerala, especially Alleppey when you visit the backwaters, it is served with rice and other curries. Karimeen fry is one dish you will find in the menu of all houseboats in Alleppey.

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