Cutlet, a popular snack in Kerala, is made by combining minced meat or vegetables with spices, shaping them into patties, coating with breadcrumbs, and deep-frying until golden brown. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, cutlets are a favourite as a tea-time snack, at festive gatherings and Iftar spreads.
Chatty Pathiri, also called Chatti Pathiri, is a layered pastry from Kerala’s Malabar region. Prepared with thin crepes stacked alternately with spiced meat, egg, or sweet fillings, it is cooked in a pan until golden brown.
Kerala’s biryani is a fragrant rice dish made with basmati rice, marinated meat, caramelised onions, and a blend of aromatic spices. Served with a boiled egg, salad, and chutney, this layered delicacy is slow-cooked to perfection, carrying Persian and Arabian influences that merged with Kerala’s coastal culinary traditions.
