Malaika Arora is a self-confessed foodie. Often she is seen tasting traditional food from different parts of the world. Malaika, who traces her roots to Kerala from her maternal side, is a huge fan of the cuisine of the southern state. So, she recently indulged in an authentic Kerala-style meal consisting of a variety of traditional dishes such as kuttukri, aviyal, rasam, pachadi, thoran, sambar, rice and appalam. In the first picture on his Instagram stories, his plate is seen full of the above delicacies. She used the hashtag “Kerala on my plate” to express her happiness.
Have a look:
In the next picture, Malaika flaunts her stunning thali. She wrote, “Thank you Kanupriya and Anirudh Iyer for pampering me with this delicious Kerala food on the sets.” She added two hashtags, “way to my heart” and “truly an Indian.”
Here’s how you can get some of Malaika’s favorite dishes from Kerala
1) Kerala style avial
This is the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about Kerala cuisine. This is a relaxing dish that you can make using a variety of vegetables like raw banana, bottle gourd, drumstick, yam and coconut. Check out this recipe for a delicious dish. And, when you feel that the vegetables are cooked, you can serve them hot by sprinkling them with a little coconut. Here is the recipe.
2) Rasam
This is one South Indian delight that we always recommend. It takes a lot of goodness of black pepper and tomato to make this dish. You can eat it with rice or as a soup. See recipe here.
3) Pineapple Pachadi
Pachadis are very famous in the southern part of the country. South Indians make a variety of pachadis and relish them with their regular meals. This Pineapple Pachadi has a unique blend of sweet and sour taste which will surely make your taste buds a delightful dance. Here is the recipe.
4) Kerala Style Potato Curry
Potato is always a favorite of food lovers. If you are looking to experiment with potatoes, Kerala-style potato curry is a great option to consider. Check out the recipe here.
5) Palda Payasam
When you step out to eat Kerala food, a delicious payasam is a must. It is basically a pudding made of rice and milk with different ingredients. Here’s how you can make it.
So, are you all ready to rustle up these traditional dishes at home?