Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Kerala for Food Lovers

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Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Kerala for Food
Lovers
When thinking about places to visit during the
monsoons, Kerala always beats other destinations.
This charming southern state has a lot to offer
in terms of tranquility and peace embodied in the
form of heavenly views of mist laden mountains,
pristine backwaters, beaches, gushing rivers,
waterfalls and not to mention the sumptuous food.
For a truly rewarding monsoon vacation, we
suggest these top tourist places of Kerala for
food buffs.
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Munnar
A trip to this tea town translates into heaven
for the lovers of street food. That is why this
town is included in every Kerala tour package.
The street food of this town is a delectable fare
comprising of Idliappams, Chicken Stew in Coconut
Gravy, Dosas, Puttu, Malabar Parotta and Hearty
Meat and Chicken preparations which are loaded
with south Indian spices.
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Thekkady
As you enter Thekkady, be prepared to be
surrounded by a whiff of spices emanating from
the spice shops this place is known for which is
precisely the reason why curries from this place
are so flavorful. The fish and meat curries are a
must try here which are often served with Appams
or Dosas. Vegetarians can relish the generous
Sadya Thalis with Dal, Rice, Stir Fried
Vegetables and Payasam served on banana leaf.
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Cochin
Being a coastal city, Cochin has an impeccable
cuisine which is a little different from other
Keralite cuisines because of the multicultural
influences. It's a great place to enjoy barbecued
Fish, Prawn Fry, Prawn Masala Curry and not to
mention Thalaserry Biriyani this place is famous
for. Dishes like Puttu, Sambhar, Pachadi, Avial
and Rasam are served in Thalis with Banana Chips
and Pappadams as sides.
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Wagamon
Located in Kottayam district, this hill station
surrounded by pine forests, tea estates and
cardamom plantations has a mystical aura that
makes it a part of every Indian travel
agent's itinerary. Apart from the regular thalis
and multi- cultural cuisines served at most
restaurants, dishes you must try here are Chicken
Curry, Chicken Biriyani and Prawn Stir Fry.
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Allepey
Famous for large network of houseboats on its
backwaters, Alleppey is no less than a foodie's
paradise as this place is home to some truly
delicious south Indian recipes to suit every
palate. The dishes you must try here are Puttu
with Kadala Curry, Kootu Curry which is made from
Yam and Plantain, Ela Ada which is eaten as a
snack or as a breakfast dish, Prawn Roast, Shappu
Meen Curry and Mutton Paya Masala.
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Thrissur
Thrissur has a diverse cultural landscape which
lends a powerful influence on the food belonging
to this region. Right from Puttus, Achappams,
Parottas, Mixed Vegetable Avial, Poduthal - a
rare vegetable dish consisting of Jackfruit,
Bitter Gourd, Bananas and Coconut to Meen
Porichathu and Malabar Mutton Biriyani, there's
no dearth of delicacies to devour.
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Kovalam
Kovalam beach has long remained a favored
destination for visitors from across the world.
This coastal town boasts of its outstanding
seafood preparations like Tandoori Prawns, Crab
Curry, Fish Fry and flavorful vegetarian meal
including Idlis, Thoran, Pachadi, Kaalam which is
made from Youghurt and Payasam. Yet another dish
worth digging your teeth in is the spicy fried
chicken.
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Wayanad
Wayanad is a perfect spot for anyone who wishes
to experience the village life. A visit to
Wayanad would be incomplete without exploring its
ravishing cuisine. Dishes that are worth a try
are Fish Moilee, Kattu Soup, Steamed Fish,
Coconut Rice, Chicken Stew with Appams and a
tribal dish called Nillekka which is made from
gooseberries and honey.
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Kannur
Kannur has remained the epicentre of spice and
wood trade in the earlier times which had its
influence on the local cuisine. Dishes like
Thalessery Chicken Biriyani, Ney Pathiri which is
made from Rice, Chatti Pathiri, Spicy Mutton
Korma which is served with Appams or Parottas and
a sweet tea snack called Unnakkaya are greatly
enjoyed by the visitors.
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Kozhikode
Known for its vast beaches, Kozhikode is a dream
destination for the gastronomes. Each dish is a
conglomeration of flavours from various other
cuisines. The deal breakers are Chicken Vadivelu,
Fried Ice Cream, Mutton liver cooked in spices
and raw banana fritters among an expansive fare
of dishes this place has to offer.
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