SNACKS
‘It can be described as the backbone of Kozhikode Flavors’
This place is a paradise of different snacks. Traditional snacks are still popular among people. It was an ancient tradition here that the ‘Puthyapla feast’ (on marriage time) would have a mela of unique delicacies. It can be said that Kozhikode snacks are famous. Wherever these are available they will be seen by the crowd.
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With Sulaimani
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Stuffed Mussel
Being a coastal state, Kerala is rich in a variety of seafood. Stuffed mussels, or kallumakkaya in Malayalam, are a popular and delicious dish in Kerala cuisine, especially in Kozhikode. Mussels are a tasty seafood, and a variety of dishes can be prepared with them. What I am introducing here is a snack made from mussels.
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This is a delicious snack, now available everywhere in Kerala. The method of preparation is described below.
INGREDIENTS
Medium size mussel 1/2 kg
Parboiled rice 1& a half cups
Fennel seeds 1 tbsp
Shallots 5 Nos
Grated coconut. 2/3 cup
Water as required
Chopped onion. 1/3 cup
Finely chopped green chilli 1 tbsp
Crushed ginger 1/2 tbsp
Red chilli powder 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tbsp
Salt 3/4 tbsp
Chopped curry leaves(optional) 1 tbsp
Prepare as shown in the video
Chattippathiri
It is a traditional Malabar snack. In my words, it is the king of all snacks.
In my childhood, I saw it being cooked in copper pots of various sizes, using firewood for cooking. After cooking for a certain time, placing hot coals on the lid (similar to the method used for dum cooking) added a unique flavor and ensured even cooking. I think traditionally cooked dishes are much tastier. Nowadays, nonstick pots make it easier to cook. Perhaps in the past, Chatti Pathiri was cooked in clay pots (known as chatti in Malayalam), which gave the dish its name. This dessert is inevitable at weddings fiest and other similar occasions.