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Chaya Kada – Traditional Tea Stalls

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Photo Credits: Shanavas

Photo Credits: Shanavas

Tea stalls are an integral part of Kerala’s culture. These tiny restaurants offers a chance to enjoy traditional tea and Kerala snacks in authentic style. It has become something of a national pastime to enjoy conversation and a cup of chai masala or black tea at the end of the day. Parippu vada (lentil fritters), Ulli vada (onion fritters), and Pazham pori (banana fritters) are the most popular snacks enjoyed at tea stalls. Continue reading →

Coconut Toddy – Kallu

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Photo Credits: Vishnu Rajendran

Photo Credits: Vishnu Rajendran

Popularly known as kallu, toddy is Kerala’s own coconut liquor. In fact, kallu is probably the first (and perhaps the only!) Malayalam road sign a tourist will learn to read. Made from the sap of the coconut flower before it blooms, the drink gives no intoxication when freshly tapped, but the level of alcohol increases as it ferments. When fresh it has a mildly yeasty flavor. Continue reading →