FAQ
Popular Vegetarian Dishes of Kerala
Kerala has a rich culinary tradition with a diverse array of vegetarian dishes.
Some of the popular main courses are:
- Appam and Stew: A breakfast dish featuring soft, fermented rice pancakes served with a flavourful vegetable stew.
- Puttu and Kadala Curry: Steamed cylindrical-shaped cakes made from rice flour and coconut, paired with a spicy chickpea curry.
Sadya: A traditional vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf, featuring a variety of dishes like sambar, rasam, thoran and payasam.
Side dishes:
- Avial: Side dish made with a mix of locally available vegetables.
- Erissery: A thick curry made with lentils, vegetables and coconut.
- Moru Kootan: A coconut-based curry made with yogurt and spices.
- Thoran: A stir-fried vegetable dish made with grated coconut and spices.
- Payasam: A sweet dessert made with rice, milk and spices. Popular varieties include semiya payasam and ada pradhaman.
- Unniyappam: Small, bowl-shaped cakes made with rice flour, coconut and jaggery.
- Pazhampori: Deep-fried banana fritters.
These are just a few of the delicious vegetarian food available in Kerala. Each comes with its own unique blend of flavours and spices.
