Check out the must-try foods in Thekkady at Hotel Woodnote! Thekkady nestled in the Western Ghats is one of the must-see places in Kerala. Apart from the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady is also famed for its finger-licking traditional cuisine. As it is located on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Thekkady symbolizes the cuisine and eating habits of both Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Most restaurants in Thekkady prefer to mix the cuisine of both states.
The famous food specialties of the region are Idly, Dosa, Kappa & the Kerala Sadya. Apart from it, Rice and Fish Curry and a variety of vegetable curries and stir-fries form the main local fare of Thekkady region. With many places to eat in Thekkady, you have a lot of options to choose from like hotels and resorts in Thekkady & Homestays that serve home cuisine. You can get good fare ranging from croissants to filter Kapi (Coffee) in Thekkady.
At times you’re in for pleasant surprises at the taste & refined nature of some of the culinary experiences. Here’re some of the popular dishes to look out for:
Karimeen pollichathu
A dish that resembles the authentic food of Kerala! Karimeen fish is marinated with spices & fried along with shallots & curry leaves wrapped in banana leaves and served hot for lunch with rice.
Erachi Varutharacha curry
A mutton curry made with roasted coconut and spices. It is usually served with Rice, Puttu, Appam or Idiyappam.
Malabar Parotta and Nadan Beef fry
A soft and crispy flatbread made of maida which is served best with nadan Beef fry – pieces of beef cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and several spices.
Kerala Prawn curry
The seafood favorite of all! A meal doesn’t seem complete without the Kerala style prawn curry. A great mouthwatering dish made with Prawns, Coconut milk, curry leaves and a whole lot of spices.
Snacks
French Toast, Mashed Potato Sandwich, Pazham Pori, Mulaku Bhajji, Uzhunnu Vada, Bonda, Pizza, Pancakes & more – you’re really spoilt for choice!
There are budget restaurants here that offer you budget meals that range from dosas to a multitude of thalis. What’s more, they even have North Indian fare on their menu. Continental, Chinese to Indian cuisine that is light on the spices are found in Thekkady at premier hotels like Woodnote Thekkady.
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