Tasty And Spicy Kerala Cuisines

Welcome to Spicy Kerala. Imagining of typical Kerala cuisines? hmm mouth watering. I can feel a bit of salt and sour and of course the chilly in my mouth. But what to choose from a variety of Non vegetarian and vegetarian dish?  Excuse me vegetarians, I would love to start with the non-veg food, that’s the speciality of Kerala cuisines.

For the ultimate spicy non vegetarian food including fish curry and meat,  I got to move on to central  part of Kerala, the best place I choose as a lone traveller  I prefer the toddy shops of coastal area, from Cochin to Alleppey. My starter would be steamed tapioca prepared with a bit of red chilly and some add on spice leaves with fish curry, I mean red, spicy fish curry. The taste is awesome. To soothe my taste buds I will have a glass of toddy too. The dish is served in plantain leaf and you can really feel the flavour of the leaves too. I know you are imagining the dish served in front of you.

In Kerala meat is unavoidable part of meal in some places and communities, but better be careful, the meat served should be beef and not cows meet, it tastes different. Varieties of meat and fish preparations are available. You have to choose your food joints from a know person in the area.

Next after starter is the Kerala Special Meals, the same served in plantain leaf with more than 5 varieties of curries and payasam that’s sweet to end the meal. Curd, pickles, pappad are unavoidable part of the Kerala special meal. Any side dish is a good combination for this Kerala meal. Avoid non veg then this becomes a pure vegetarian meal. Kerala special meals are served in most of the hotels in Kerala irrespective of their star rating. Higher the stars, increased in the price and the varieties of dishes served. But having it served in a plantain leaf, is always exquisite and amazing.

Crab and prawns are always in demand for keralites, the varieties of dishes prepared with it is uncountable. From fried to gravy the preparations ranges and tried in all the best ways possible.

But with out proper knowledge and help from a local person it’s not very easy to find the best food joint for a normal traveller.   Some toddy shops have family rooms and that too very few in the city limits. On the outskirts don’t even think of visiting toddy shops with family. Things will be different and unsafe.

So next time when you visit Kerala, don’t for get to ask for Kappa (Tapioca) and fish curry.

Get ready for a full filled stomach.

Will be back with more post, till then .. Bye for now

Rajneesh
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Alleppey Houseboats - Kerala Backwaters in India

Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is a city in Alappuzha District of Kerala,a state of southern India. Alleppey town is considered to be the oldest planned town in this region and the lighthouse built on the coast of the town is the first of its kind along the Arabian coast.

Alleppey is an important tourist destination in India. The most popular tourist attraction is the backwater cruise in houseboat. A houseboat cruise in these backwaters is a delightful experience.

Alleppey is also the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake.It is the most competitive and popular of the boat races in India.
Other attractions in Alappuzha are Alappuzha Beach, offering one of the most beautiful views of the Arabian Sea.

 Alleppey Houseboats

Alleppey Houseboats

Alleppey Houseboats are huge, slow-moving, exotic barges used for leisure trips. a houseboat is about 60 to 70 feet (18 to 21 m) long and about 15 feet (4.6 m) wide at the middle. The hull is made of wooden planks that are held together by ropes of coconut fiber; the usual wood is 'Anjili'. The roof is made of bamboo poles and palm leaves. The exterior of the boat is painted with protective coats of cashew nut oil.

House boat has bath attached bed rooms, kitchen, dining area and private front deck to capture the beauty of the back waters. The boat moves by an outboard engine of 25 HP (which does not make much noise), en route viewing villages to see coir making, local tea shops, paddy fields, temples, beaches etc. There will be three crew members in the boat for running the boat, cooking and serving the food.

Its one of a kind experience in Kerala and millions of tourists visit alleppy for a day cruise or night cruise in alleppey houseboat. There are around 8000 houseboats in Kerala.

Cruise Types

Day Cruise

♦ Check in time 11:00 AM

♦ Check out time 05:00 PM

Deluxe and Premium House boats are available

Suitable for Groups, family and other gatherings.

Specialties

• Welcome Drink
• Kerala Special Lunch (Veg & Non Veg)
• Tea and snacks served

OverNight Cruise

♦ Check in time 12:00 PM

♦ Check out time 09:00 AM ( Next Day )

Specialties 

• Welcome Drink
• Breakfast ,Kerala Special Lunch and Dinner Served
• Tea and snacks
• Special Honeymoon arrangements like flower bed and candle Light dinner for Honeymoon couple

Tips for Travelers

• Always seek the help of a tour operator to book a houseboat.
• Don’t fall into traps of local agents as you get convinced so easily with the rates they offer.
• Like hotels, Houseboats also have different category from deluxe to luxury.
• Check out for a good and clean and tidy boat as there are boats ageing from 5 to 8 years and available at cheap rates. Never opt for that as u may find bugs and cockroaches since the boat is build out of coconut fibers, bamboo poles and Palm leaves.
• 1 to 7 Bedroom Houseboats are available. Boats with Conference facilities are plenty.

Travelers should never miss a houseboat cruise.
Bon Voyage ..........

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Cochin - Commercial Capital Of Kerala,India - A Tourist Spot

Well, about Cochin will not end up in few pages in a blog. It’s a never ending story from the beginning of time. The history is a never ending story partially told and written.Kochi, formerly known as Cochin is a port city on the west cost of India by the Arabian sea, which is not part of district ernakulam in the state of Kerala. Kochi is know by the name Ernakulam which refers the main part of city. 

Once Kochi was a trade center for many centuries. Kochi is referred to as the commercial capital of Kerala.Kochi has witnessed the Portuguese, Dutch and the British in the early times. Kochi harbor was under complete control of British till independence.

Now I will tell you what and where to visit in Cochin.

First and foremost, The Fort Kochi Beach and surrounding places, water bound region.

The main attractions are 

• Indo Portuguese museum
• Chinese fishing nets
• Dutch Cemetery
• Southern Naval Command Maritime Museum
• St. Francis Church
• Santa Cruz Basilica
• Bishop's House
• Jewish Synagogue
• Mattancherry Palace

After Visiting, you can proceed to Ernakulam 20 km approx from kochi. Ernakulam is the main city, developing like Bombay, but lack lots of planning. You can take a walk in the Broadway area which is good

for shopping, this area is near the market and filled with shops of all types, you get anything here.

Adjacent to Broadways is the Marine drive. Marine Drive is a picturesque walkway in Kochi,from greater cochin development authority. It is built facing the backwaters, and is a popular hangout for the local public. Major fast food joints, including Marrybrown, DiMark, Coffee Bar are present along the walkway. The view of the setting and rising sun over the sea mouth, and the gentle breeze from the Vembanad Lake has made Marine Drive an important tourist destination in Kochi

Some important landmarks are:

The Marine Walkway stretching from Subash Chandra Bose Park in the south, to KSINC Boat Jetty in the north.

The Rainbow Bridge which is part of the Marine Walkway
The China Net Bridge which is part of the Marine Walkway
GCDA Shopping Complex in Marine Drive.

Activities to enjoy

• Boating
• Shopping Malls
• Food joints etc.

Don't Miss The Largest Shopping Mall in India. LuLu International Shopping Mall.

It is built on an area of 17 acres, with the gross floor area of the mall alone at 2,500,000 square feet.The mall

consists of more than 300 outlets including food courts, restaurants, family entertainment zones, a nine-screen multiplex, South India's largest ice skating rink and a 12 lane bowling alley.The estimated cost for this project is more than INR 1600 crore.

The mall is run by EMKE Group, a business group with interests in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The EMKE Group's Managing Director is M. A. Yousuf Ali, who is an NRI from Kerala, based in the UAE.

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Kumarakom - Backwater in Kerala - Kerala Houseboats in India

Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam in Kerala, India, famous for its backwater tourism. It is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake which is the largest freshwater lake in the state of Kerala,India.

Kumarakom is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit. The Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species . The bird sanctuary extends over 14 acres (57,000 m²), and came into existence following preservation efforts from the government. If you are lucky you will chance upon a Siberian Crane, a special visitor during the migratory season.It is a very beautiful place to live. It is a major tourist attraction.

Activites

 Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

The other major attraction is the Bird Sanctuary which can be visited by canoes arranged by local fishermen at the entrance to the sanctuary. A two-hour rowing canoe trip is quite cheap, and is best undertaken in the evening or early morning to avoid the afternoon sun.

Kumarakom House Boats

The houseboats in Kerala, south India, are huge, slow-moving, exotic barges used for leisure trips. They are a reworked model of Kettuvallams (in the Malayalam language, Kettu means tied with ropes, and vallam means boat, which, in earlier times, were used to carry rice and spices from Kuttanad to the Kochi port. Kerala houseboats were considered a convenient means of transportation. The popularity of Kettuvallams has returned in the function as major tourist attractions. Such a houseboat is about 60 to 70 feet (18 to 21 m) long and about 15 feet (4.6 m) wide at the middle. The hull is made of wooden planks that are held together by ropes of coconut fiber the usual wood is Anjili. The roof is made of bamboo poles and palm leaves. The exterior of the boat is painted with protective coats of cashew nut oil. Enjoy kumarakom houseboat with DLR Destination.

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Munnar Hill station - Kerala in India

Munnar Hill Station In Kerala

Welcome to wonderland of Kerala, with our Munnar tour and honeymoon packages. We present to you the very best of munnar tour packages with the best in its class hotels and resorts in Munnar. Enjoy the wonder of nature. This amazing hill station of munnar is the favorite and never missed by tourist in Kerala. Our Munnar tour package includes family tour package and honeymoon tour packages ranging from budget to luxury class accommodation and transportation including sightseeing. Enjoy the lush greenery and misty mountains of munnar. The climate that chills you.

MUNNAR : This green hill station is surrounded by the countrys highest tea gardens. Layers and layers of tea estates, mountain mist, waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries make Munnar almost surrealistically beautiful. The lofty mountain ranges with misty peaks, sprawling tea estates and serene climate provides a quite and peaceful resort. This little sleepy village atop the Western Ghats is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Panoramic views of low flying clouds and mist filled valleys make Munnar a pretty little heaven with a cool, bracing climate. Misty mountain peaks blend harmoniously in Munnar to create a blissful atmosphere that is hard to describe. Enjoy Munnar Tour with DLR Destination.

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