7 Regional Dishes To Try In Kozhikode, City Of Literature
Producer: Mehak PalEditor: Manuj Yadav
Kozhikode is known for its cultural and culinary heritage. Recently, Kozhikode received the UNESCO ‘City of Literature’ title on June 23, 2024. Here are seven regional dishes you must try in Kozhikode.
Kozhikode Biryani
It is prepared by cooking marinated meat in a spicy blend of tomatoes and onions. Once the meat is tenderised, it is slowly cooked with long-grain aromatic rice.
Kozhikode Halwa
It requires to blend sugar, flour, and ghee in the kadhai. It is topped with coconut, cardamom, dry fruits, and nuts.
Kallummakkaya Fry
Fresh mussels are marinated in a spicy paste and deep-fried until crispy. It is served as a side dish along with rice and curry.
Erachi Pathiri
Prepare rice flour dough and stuff it with minced meat. Shallow fry pancakes to perfection.
Nannari Sarbath
It is made using nannari roots linked with improving digestion and helping with acidity. It is a variation of lemonade.
Pazham Nirachathu
It is a dish prepared by stuffing raw bananas with a mix of coconut, sugar, and dry fruits. Before, shallow frying the fruits are sealed with a coating of maida, water, and salt mixture.
Kinnathappam
It is a rice and coconut-based sweet dish. It is prepared by soaking and blending basmati rice with coconut milk. The eggs are used as a binding agent.