Kerala cuisine figures on Lonely Planet’s 2026 best global experience list
Kerala’s rich and vibrant culinary heritage has earned a prestigious spot on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 list of top global experiences. Why Kerala Cuisine Stands Out: - Only Indian entry on the list of 25 global experiences for 2026. - Celebrated for its diverse flavors, traditional cooking techniques, and use of local ingredients like coconut, spices, and fresh seafood. - Highlights include: - Sadhya: A festive vegetarian feast served on banana leaves, featuring dishes like thoran, rasam, mango chutney, and pappadam. - Kerala fish curry and pollichathu (spiced fish grilled in banana leaves). - Masala dosa paired with kaapi (South Indian filter coffee). - Cuisine varies across the state: - Malabar region: Rich Mappila dishes. - South coast: Coconut-based stews with appam (rice pancakes). - Kochi is spotlighted as a culinary hub blending Indian flavors with Chinese and European influences. Lonely Planet describes a food-focused journey through Kerala as a way to uncover the “sizzling secrets and traditional roots” of its kitchens, offering a sensory experience as enchanting as its landscapes.
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