With its long coastline, Kerala is heaven for seafood enthusiasts. From spicy curries to fried delights, the Arabian Sea flavors every dish.
Must-Try Seafood Dishes
- Karimeen Pollichathu – Pearl spot fish marinated with spices and steamed in banana leaf.
- Chemmeen Curry – Prawns cooked in a fiery coconut gravy.
- Meen Moilee – Fish cooked in a mild coconut milk curry.
- Squid Roast – A spicy dry-fried delicacy.
Best Spots for Seafood
- Grand Pavilion, Kochi – Famous for its seafood platters.
- Paragon Restaurant, Kozhikode – Known for Malabar seafood dishes.
- Local Toddy Shops – Pair spicy fish curry with kappa and toddy (fermented palm drink).
Why Try It?
Kerala’s seafood reflects the soul of its coast—fresh, spicy, and deeply satisfying.
