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Traditional Cuisine of Kottayam

The cuisine of Kottayam is an intense mix of flavor and tradition, particularly influenced by:

• Syrian Christian households (famous for meat and fish dishes)
• Hindu temples (pure vegetarian feasts)
• Rural communities (simple but hearty meals using locally sourced ingredients)

Signature Ingredients:

• Coconut (grated, milk, oil)
• Curry leaves, green chilies, shallots
• Kudampuli (Malabar tamarind)
• Pepper, clove, and cinnamon
• Tapioca and jackfruit