SNACKS
‘It can be described as the backbone of Kozhikode Flavors’
Kozhikode: A Paradise of Traditional Snacks
Kozhikode is truly a paradise for lovers of traditional snacks. Despite the rise of modern fast food, age-old recipes passed down through generations continue to hold a special place in people’s hearts here. According to local custom, the “Puthiyapla” feast, held during wedding celebrations, once featured a grand spread of unique delicacies prepared with care and skill. This culinary heritage reflects Kozhikode’s deep-rooted food culture, shaped over centuries by trade, community, and tradition. It’s no exaggeration to say that Kozhikode’s snacks have earned a well-deserved reputation across Kerala. From bustling street corners to small family-run shops, wherever these authentic snacks are sold, eager crowds are quick to gather, savoring flavors that have stood the test of time.
The snacks of Kozhikode are famous for their rich flavors, variety, and homely taste. From small tea shops to busy evening streets, the city is filled with the aroma of freshly fried snacks and hot tea. Kozhikode is especially known for its banana chips, kallummakkaya fry, cutlets, samosas, and sweet treats like halwa. Each snack carries a special local touch that makes it different from snacks found in other places.
Evening tea time in Kozhikode is considered incomplete without a plate of tasty snacks shared with family or friends. Many traditional recipes have been passed down through generations, keeping the authentic taste alive. The combination of spices, coconut oil, and fresh ingredients gives Kozhikode snacks a unique identity that food lovers always remember.
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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.