However Hindus usually refrain from non-vegetarian foodv on auspicious days, thought for the other community no festive occasion is complete without it . it is the influence of the foreigners –especially the Arabs –That unlike most of the other parts of the country , beef is quite popular in the state .

In Kerala ,puttu is a favorite breakfast dish . Layers of rice flour mix are alternated with grated coconut in a hallow bamboo or metal cylinder and steamed Iddlies and dosas are also popular in Kerala

The traditional Kerala meal is served on a plantain leaf. A typical veterinarian onam lunch modeled on the traditional meal called ‘sadya’ – rice accompanied by dishes like thoran,kaalan ,pachadi and olan is the best bet for those visiting during the post –harvest onam season Thorams are made of finely chopped –boiled vegetables, Avial, a mixed vegetable gravy dish of the region for dessert there is payasam –sweet and porridge –like with vermicelli or rice , with sugar or jaggery . Traditional meals are eaten by hand

Be it seafood, meat, vegetables, rice or other cereals, the emphasis is on healthy food ‘spices that flavour the local cuisine give it a sharp pungency that is heightened by the use of tamarind.

Kerala is noted for a verity of pancakes and steamed rice cakes made from rice . though the same , each community has its own specialties.

The stew is a delicious dish, vastly popular among Syrian Christians. Chicken and potato are simmered gently in creamy white coconut milk flavoured with black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, green chillies, limejuice and shallots biriyani reigns supreme in the cuisine of north Kerala.

Seafood and beef are available in plenty. Fruit –based dishes also form part of Kerala cuisine. fruit –based dishes also part of Kerala cuisine .Fruits common in Kerala such as jackfruit pineapple , mangoes and an endless variety of bananas are included in carries to accompany rice and other dishes.

The keralite preference for simply living is reflected in the attire of the region. That the keralite has an affinity for purity is seen in the elegant tradional attire of white and off white, a favorite with men as well as women

The mundu a piece of fabric worn around the waist and flowing down to the feet, is the conventional attire of most men folk .mandu neriyathu is the traditional two piece costume of the hindu woman the traditional dress of Christian woman is chatta ( blouse)and mundu .The latter is worm with a fan –like fold at the back .Muslim woman especially in central and north Kerala ,were a long dark blue or black garment with the purdah .

Every day clothes for all keralites are saris and churidar / salwar-kameez for woman and shirt and trousers for man .the western style oof dressing is also quite popular with the younger generation.