Food

Written by
Purva Mhatre

8 dishes you must try in Kochi 

Pearl spot fish marinated in spices, wrapped in a banana leaf, and pan-fried. Smoky, spicy, and melts in your mouth. Eat it with your hands for the best experience!

1. Karimeen Pollichathu

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2. Kalan

A creamy mix of yam and raw banana cooked in yogurt and coconut gravy. Tangy, peppery, and packed with flavour. A Sadya favorite you can enjoy year-round.

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3. Thalassery Biryani

Fragrant jeerakasala rice, tender meat, and mild spices. Lighter than Hyderabadi biryani, but just as flavourful. Topped with cashews and raisins for that perfect bite!

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4. Idiyirachi Puttu

Soft puttu stuffed with slow-cooked shredded chicken, pepper, and spices. Smoky, spicy, and a rare find. If you spot it, order it!

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5. Fish Mango Curry

Fresh fish cooked in a coconut-based gravy with raw mango. Tangy, mildly spicy, and irresistibly smooth. One spoonful is never enough!

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6. Chakka Kuru Manga Curry

A creamy mix of jackfruit seeds and raw mango in coconut gravy. Sweet, sour, and perfectly balanced. A true seasonal delicacy!

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7. Prawn Moilee

Golden prawns in a light, coconut milk curry with green chillies and curry leaves. Mild, creamy, and oh-so-delicious. Best paired with appam!

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8. Unnakaya

Ripe bananas mashed and stuffed with coconut, nuts, and raisins, then deep-fried. Crispy outside, soft and sweet inside. Best enjoyed with chai!

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