Traditional Cuisines from Wayanad

Travelling is an adventure that is incomplete without food. When you recollect an earlier vacation, you remember not just the scenic vistas but also the flavour of the cuisine. The memories of the location may fade with time, but the taste of that unforgettable meal will remain with you.

The culture and traditions of a location can be seen in the food. Kerala, the “Land of Spices,” is one of India’s most culturally diverse states.

Wayanad is well-known for offering a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian culinary alternatives to its visitors. Due to its proximity to the shore, it also provides a wide variety of seafood options.

Here are some cuisine items to look out for while visiting and exploring Wayanad.

Sadhya:

Sadhya - Traditional Cuisines from Wayanad

It is a traditional Kerala cuisine served on a banana leaf. Traditionally served at festive occasions like Onam, Vishu, weddings, and the like, the sadhya, on average, consists of 20-25 dishes. The sadhya rules the table when it comes to great vegetarian Malayali food. There is a sequence in which dishes are served, and there is a position for each dish on the banana leaf. You will be amazed to see how teeny weeny portions of each dish will be presented to you on the banana leaf. Inji Pulli, Maanga Achaar, Narangya Achaar, Ulli Theeyal (butter onion vegetable), Kootu curry (made of Bengal gram), Eriserry (made of pumpkin), Chauli (black-eyed peas), Moru Curry (made with Lady’s finger and buttermilk), and the Avial are the names of some of the dishes. Kheer and bananas are also served as a part of Sadhya. For a vegetarian, this will prove an absolute delight!

Kadala Curry:

Kadala Curry - Traditional Cuisines from Wayanad

Black chickpeas, coconut, and various spicing ingredients are used to make this hot curry. The variety of flavors in this meal, which is typically served with appam and puttu, will undoubtedly delight your vegetarian senses.

Tawa Fish:

Tawa Fish - Traditional Cuisines from Wayanad

It is prepared by cocooning the kingfish in a masala with coconut milk as its base and spicing it quite gently to retain its warmth. You will like the crunch of the coconut flakes in the masala.

Prawan Curry Meal:

The fresh prawns are cooked with the head, which is where the flavour pop is! A nice touch is given with the drumsticks in the curry. You may enjoy the crunch of the beans poriyal, the bitter gourd, the fish pickle, and the red chili chutney with a touch of sweetness.

Pidhi Kozhi Porichathu:

A juicy bird, despite its scrawny size, served with a mutta (egg). The fried curry leaves make for a toasty relish. The signature dish here is loved for the crunch masala, in which the chicken is covered before deep fried.

Mutton Mandi:

Mutton Mandi - Traditional Cuisines from Wayanad

Cooked traditionally in a brick-lined pit oven. The meat peels away effortlessly from the bone with a thin flavourful veil of fat. The rice is scented with meat juices and a hit of saffron. The mandi is served with a smattering of chutneys, but you can prefer savouring the delicate flavours of the dish sans any condiment.

Malabar Biryani:

Malabar Briyani - Traditional Cuisines from Wayanad

If you enjoy biryani, you will enjoy this dish. This dish, made with a unique variety of rice called Kaima rice and enhanced with succulent chicken and flavourful spices, will undoubtedly give you an unforgettable experience. It is also known as Thalassery biryani in Kerala and is renowned for its mouth-watering scent.

Traditional Desserts from Wayanad

The sweets to try in Wayanad include Unniyappam, Payasam, and Bamboo Rice Kheer (a delicacy made using rice gathered from bamboo trees in the jungles of Wayanad, ghee, and milk).

We’re almost sure your mouth is watering, and you can’t wait to sample these delicacies one by one! We also don’t want you to wait.
For you to enjoy all of these foods, we recommend a restaurant serving various cuisines.
“After The Rains” restaurant is housed in one of Wayanad’s finest luxury resorts. This restaurant offers a fantastic dining experience with its open and outdoor dining areas. This resort lets you enjoy traditional Keralan cuisine while soaking up the beauty of nature because it is hidden away in the woods. It would be sinful to refuse their delectable fare.

Don’t wait any longer; reserve your room immediately at the top resort in Wayanad.