Where Kerala sits at your table

Lacy coconut-rice hoppers — crisp edges, soft centre.

Ripe plantain slices in golden batter — the star of a Kerala evening.

Coconut-slivered beef fry — Kerala’s favourite partner for puttu and porotta.

Beef slow-cooked with curry leaves, pepper and coconut slivers until dry and aromatic.

Fragrant kaima rice layered with marinated chicken and warm Malabar spices.