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Posted on 24 Oct 2021

19 Mallu Dishes That Will Definitely Make Your Mouth Water

No, we don't have sambar three times a day.

by Ambili Nair

BuzzFeed Contributor

1. There's rice cake, and then there's Puttu—a perfectly cylindrical steamed rice cake that must be crushed with a spicy bowlful of Kadala (black chickpea curry) and crunchy Papadam to get proper feels of seventh heaven.

2. If you thought Dosa and Idli were the only rice inventions, then you haven't tried Idiyappam, the precious, soft string hoppers that you can eat with Urulaikizhangu Paal Ishtu (Potato-Stew).

3. If you're one of those rare Kaddu fans, then you must try out Mathanga Erissery — a tempered pumpkin curry made with a dash of cowpea and grated coconut.

4. Those who are terribly bored of having the same old Chapati and rice every day must test out Appam, a bowl-shaped pancake, which you can savour with any chutney or curry on this planet.

5. If you think a paper dosa is too big for your stomach, then you haven't tried the incredibly filling Sadhya, where you are served 24 dishes and all of them are beautifully laid out on tender banana leaves.

6. If there's one Kerala delicacy that you mustn't avoid at any cost, it surely is Malabar Parotta and Nadan Kozhi Varuthathu (Kerala-style Chicken fry) that will erase all memories of KFC from your mind.

7. And oh, Karimean Pollichathu (Pearl Spot fish-fry) is a class apart with its rich spicy masala and charred taste of banana leaves.

8. Also, once you get a look at Konju Varutharacha Curry (Kerala Prawn Curry), there won't be any stopping you from drooling.

9. You must certainly ogle at this plate of Nadan Mutton Curry and wonder why you're missing on such scrumptiousness.

10. Kappa (tapioca) and Meen (Fish) curry is the heart and soul of every non-vegetarian Mallu.

11. Thalassery Biryani cannot be equated with any of your average Biryani unless you're bad at tasting the sumptuous spiciness-sweetness of the dish.

12. Don't forget that we also have our specialty Kheer, Palada Payasam, that you can easily find during any of Kerala's festivities.

13. And then there's Sweetna that looks like a mini pizza bun but with the double fun of savoury sweetness.

14. Just as you can easily get Pakoda and Chai at any North Indian Dhaba, Pazham Pori is one of the most popular and delicious fritters that you can find in any Kerala roadside food stall.

15. If you're more into smaller num nums, then you must crunch onto temptingly tasty Unniyappams.

16. And please don't look at this mouth-watering picture of Chatti Pathiri (Kerala-style pancakes) unless you're ready to experience hunger at first sight.

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19 Mallu Dishes That Will Definitely Make Your Mouth Water

1. There's rice cake, and then there's Puttu—a perfectly cylindrical steamed rice cake that must be crushed with a spicy bowlful of Kadala (black chickpea curry) and crunchy Papadam to get proper feels of seventh heaven.

2. If you thought Dosa and Idli were the only rice inventions, then you haven't tried Idiyappam, the precious, soft string hoppers that you can eat with Urulaikizhangu Paal Ishtu (Potato-Stew).

3. If you're one of those rare Kaddu fans, then you must try out Mathanga Erissery — a tempered pumpkin curry made with a dash of cowpea and grated coconut.

4. Those who are terribly bored of having the same old Chapati and rice every day must test out Appam, a bowl-shaped pancake, which you can savour with any chutney or curry on this planet.

5. If you think a paper dosa is too big for your stomach, then you haven't tried the incredibly filling Sadhya, where you are served 24 dishes and all of them are beautifully laid out on tender banana leaves.

6. If there's one Kerala delicacy that you mustn't avoid at any cost, it surely is Malabar Parotta and Nadan Kozhi Varuthathu (Kerala-style Chicken fry) that will erase all memories of KFC from your mind.

7. And oh, Karimean Pollichathu (Pearl Spot fish-fry) is a class apart with its rich spicy masala and charred taste of banana leaves.

8. Also, once you get a look at Konju Varutharacha Curry (Kerala Prawn Curry), there won't be any stopping you from drooling.

9. You must certainly ogle at this plate of Nadan Mutton Curry and wonder why you're missing on such scrumptiousness.

10. Kappa (tapioca) and Meen (Fish) curry is the heart and soul of every non-vegetarian Mallu.

11. Thalassery Biryani cannot be equated with any of your average Biryani unless you're bad at tasting the sumptuous spiciness-sweetness of the dish.

12. Don't forget that we also have our specialty Kheer, Palada Payasam, that you can easily find during any of Kerala's festivities.

13. And then there's Sweetna that looks like a mini pizza bun but with the double fun of savoury sweetness.

14. Just as you can easily get Pakoda and Chai at any North Indian Dhaba, Pazham Pori is one of the most popular and delicious fritters that you can find in any Kerala roadside food stall.

15. If you're more into smaller num nums, then you must crunch onto temptingly tasty Unniyappams.

16. And please don't look at this mouth-watering picture of Chatti Pathiri (Kerala-style pancakes) unless you're ready to experience hunger at first sight.

17. Ulli Chammanthi (Onion chutney) will convince you to wipe off all images of your love affair with coconut chutney and Idli/Dosa.

18. Uzhunnu Vada will make you realize that all things look better when they are in circles.

19. And finally, just have a look at this Thattukada-Style Beef Curry and introspect why you never googled sensory-exploding Malayali cuisines before.

19 Mallu Dishes That Will Definitely Make Your Mouth Water

1. There's rice cake, and then there's Puttu—a perfectly cylindrical steamed rice cake that must be crushed with a spicy bowlful of Kadala (black chickpea curry) and crunchy Papadam to get proper feels of seventh heaven.

2. If you thought Dosa and Idli were the only rice inventions, then you haven't tried Idiyappam, the precious, soft string hoppers that you can eat with Urulaikizhangu Paal Ishtu (Potato-Stew).

3. If you're one of those rare Kaddu fans, then you must try out Mathanga Erissery — a tempered pumpkin curry made with a dash of cowpea and grated coconut.

4. Those who are terribly bored of having the same old Chapati and rice every day must test out Appam, a bowl-shaped pancake, which you can savour with any chutney or curry on this planet.

5. If you think a paper dosa is too big for your stomach, then you haven't tried the incredibly filling Sadhya, where you are served 24 dishes and all of them are beautifully laid out on tender banana leaves.

6. If there's one Kerala delicacy that you mustn't avoid at any cost, it surely is Malabar Parotta and Nadan Kozhi Varuthathu (Kerala-style Chicken fry) that will erase all memories of KFC from your mind.

7. And oh, Karimean Pollichathu (Pearl Spot fish-fry) is a class apart with its rich spicy masala and charred taste of banana leaves.

8. Also, once you get a look at Konju Varutharacha Curry (Kerala Prawn Curry), there won't be any stopping you from drooling.

9. You must certainly ogle at this plate of Nadan Mutton Curry and wonder why you're missing on such scrumptiousness.

10. Kappa (tapioca) and Meen (Fish) curry is the heart and soul of every non-vegetarian Mallu.

11. Thalassery Biryani cannot be equated with any of your average Biryani unless you're bad at tasting the sumptuous spiciness-sweetness of the dish.

12. Don't forget that we also have our specialty Kheer, Palada Payasam, that you can easily find during any of Kerala's festivities.

13. And then there's Sweetna that looks like a mini pizza bun but with the double fun of savoury sweetness.

14. Just as you can easily get Pakoda and Chai at any North Indian Dhaba, Pazham Pori is one of the most popular and delicious fritters that you can find in any Kerala roadside food stall.

15. If you're more into smaller num nums, then you must crunch onto temptingly tasty Unniyappams.

16. And please don't look at this mouth-watering picture of Chatti Pathiri (Kerala-style pancakes) unless you're ready to experience hunger at first sight.

17. Ulli Chammanthi (Onion chutney) will convince you to wipe off all images of your love affair with coconut chutney and Idli/Dosa.

18. Uzhunnu Vada will make you realize that all things look better when they are in circles.

19. And finally, just have a look at this Thattukada-Style Beef Curry and introspect why you never googled sensory-exploding Malayali cuisines before.

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