Kerala is known as the “Land of Spices.” Since 3000 BC, Kerala has been trading spices with European and Sumerian nations. The traditional cuisine of Kerala includes a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
In the vegetarian platter, rice and tamarind are integral. The non-vegetarian menu of Kollam includes a wide variety of seafood.
Following are some of the amazing traditional dishes of Kollam.
Kappa and Meen Curry
Kappa and Meen curry is a signature dish in Kollam and entire Kerala. It is prepared with tapioca and fish and is spicy by nature. To balance the spiciness, locals serve this dish with plain steamed rice.
Meen peera
Meen peera is also known as meen pattichathu. It is an everyday fish curry cooked with fresh coconut scrapings, fish, and tamarind. While serving, it is lightly drizzled with fresh coconut oil.
Appam
Appam is the traditional breakfast in the region. It is quick and easy to make dish as well as is nutritious. The rice is soaked overnight, then finely ground with local additives and is allowed to ferment. The final batter is steamed into shapes or made in the form of pancakes. You can find a wide variety of appam in Kollam.
Fish Moilee
Fish Molee is a popular dish in Kollam having coconut milk as the main ingredient. Unlike the traditional Kerala Style Fish curries, this recipe doesn’t use Tamarind and is least spicy. It is served as a side dish with Appam.
Here is the recipe of this awesome dish.
Karimeen Pollichathu
Karimeen Pollichathu is a popular fish dish of the region. The pearl spot fish is marinated in sea salt and local spices. It is then wrapped in banana leaf and broiled. The dish incorporates a mild flavor of the fish and balances the taste with the spices.
In the local cuisine, the influence of Dutch and Portuguese food habits can also be seen because of their long-term reign in the region. Kollam is no exception to this food culture.
To indulge in the food culture and also enjoy sightseeing in this beautiful city, you can hire a cab on day rental.
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