Malabar menu is well known for its variety of delicacies, mainly  for its abundant use of coconut. Malabar region in Kerala ( India)  is  famous for its gently cooked food which is mildly flavored, yet very delicious. Here are the top foods which form an integral part of the menu from this region.

Malabar menu brakfast ideas:

• Appam   – This forms the staple breakfast prepared withy cooked rice, raw rice, grated coconut, yeast, sugar and water.
• Banana chips – These are chips which are specially prepared from thin slices of bananas – served mainly as a munching item with coffee.

Lunch Menu:

• Egg stuffed with vegetables  – Peas, capsicum and carrots are mainly cooked with spices and stuffed in eggs.
• Malabar Biryani  – A very delicious traditional biryani prepared with Malabar spices, rice and chicken in the process of steamed cooking. The biryani is served after garnishing it with raisins and cashews.
• Prawn tikka – Fresh prawns are cooked with lemon juice, sesame seeds, coriander leaves and garlic flakes for added taste.

Dessert ideas:

• Rava Laddo ( Dessert) – An integral part of Malabar menu, rava laddu is prepared with rava, cardamom powder, ghee, dry coconut powder and sugar.

So, next time, you plan to visit the region – hope you wouldn’t have to think about which item to pick from Malabar menu!

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