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Kerala Cuisine
Kerala cuisine is shaped by rice, coconut, spices, seafood, plantain and diverse Hindu, Muslim and Christian culinary traditions.
Key points
- Coconut and spices are widely used
- Strong coastal and seafood traditions
- Includes distinctive festive and community cuisines
Sources and verification
- [1] Explore India and Facts of India — National Portal of India, National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026
