The history of Kerala food dates back to the ancient times when on the peaceful Indian coast of Kerala, the legendary spices had been a part of nature and the fine art of blending them in various subtle combinations had been a way of life with people. Time had stood still on this tropical paradise on the Arabian coast – until these exotic spices cast their spell on the taste buds of Europe.This brought adventurers from far and wide on their spice quest, thereby making the beginning of the longest history of spice trade in the world. Babylonians and Egyptians, Romans, Portugese, Dutch, French and subsequently the English.Many a war was fought and many an empire sprang to life and then perished but the focal point of contention had always been the exclusive access to the highly lucrative spice trade.And even as new people came and went with the most sought after spices, something more valuable was left on these shores …their recipes, each of which was imbibed and perfected over three thousand years and remained a guarded secrets with the matriarchs of Kerala.Handed down from generation to generation, Kerala Food had come of age and matured into a new cuisine fit for the gods.The fare is awesome to say the least and its sea food with the bounty of its waters being on the Arabian sea has a varied variety which can fit any special taste you can imagine with its various combinations and preperations.
Anyone who hasnt tasted the Kerala Food in its entireity has missed a treat from Gods own country with all its goodness.
Coconut which is available in plenty is an essential in most Kerala curries and coconut oil with its medicinal values are the secret behind the good hair and skin of the keralite.Take to Indian Kerala food and feel the difference on your skin and hair.
Anyone who hasnt tasted the Kerala Food in its entireity has missed a treat from Gods own country with all its goodness.
Coconut which is available in plenty is an essential in most Kerala curries and coconut oil with its medicinal values are the secret behind the good hair and skin of the keralite.Take to Indian Kerala food and feel the difference on your skin and hair.