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DON'T MISS
Fort Cochin
is an extraordinary town, resonant with 500 years of colonial history. There are few more magical
experiences than floating along
Kerala's backwaters
on a houseboat, canoe or even a kayak. For a true Keralan
family welcome, try spending the night in a
homestay
, where you can eat (and cook) with the family.
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Food
Delicious South Indian breakfast dishes include
puttu
(steamed rice powder and coconut),
idli
s (spongy, round, fermented rice cakes),
sambar
(fragrant vegetable dhal), and dosas
with coconut chutney.
Kerala's spice plantations, coconut-palm groves and long coastline shape the local
cuisine, with deliciously delicate dishes such as fish
molee
or the spicy Malabar chicken
curry. Fresh seafood, such as pomfret, kingfish and prawns, can be bought from fishing
boats along the coast.
For dessert,
payasam
is made of brown molasses, coconut milk and spices, garnished
with cashew nuts and raisins.
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