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The cuisine of Cochin in Kerala, just like in the rest of India has its own distinctive
flavors and aromas. The cuisine of Cochin is mostly mildly flavored and
light on the stomach. The vegetarian cuisine tradition of Cochin is well developed
also. You can taste the best of Cochin's veggie delights if you come during special
festivals such as the season lunch just after the Onam festival. During this time
you can feast on a variety of Cochin delicacies such as 'pachadi', 'thoran', 'kaalan',
'pachadi' and lots more!
Bananas are found in abundance all over Cochin and form a very important element of Cochin cuisine. Bananas are used in a variety of innovative ways in Cochin cuisine. They are often sliced fine and eaten as fried-chips. Bananas are also mixed with yoghurt and other ingredients to make the Kaalan that accompanies the main meal. Bananas are also dipped in jaggery or sugar syrup to make a variety of sweet dishes in Cochin. Appams, Kallappams or Vellayappams are traditional rice flor pancakes eaten during meals in Cochin. Coconut is also an important ingredient in Cochin cuisine and is cooked in a variety of ways. A favorite breakfast item in Cochin is 'Pootu', made with rice flour dough and a generous share of mashed and grated bananas. Cochin also boasts a rich non-vegetarian cuisine featuring a range of seafood delights. 'Meen vevichathu' is a fish dish that's quite spicy. There's also a host of items made of chicken and fish. A tasty item is beef or lamb and it is coocked in various styles and served often with banana chips. Cochin cuisine is served in the various restaurants all over Cochin. If you wish, the spicy nature of different dishes is also toned down to make them palatable for your tongue. The rich base of coconut makes Cochin cuisine very delicious and gives it a special flavor of its own.
So, have a culinary adventure trying out the various dishes of Cochin!
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