Things to do in Kerala – Eat street food at a Thattukada

Eating food from a Kerala Thattukada is allowing yourself to freely mingle and blend with the Kerala food culture although you may not want to try it if you suffer a sensitive stomach. For us foodies, years of experimenting with food has immunized us enough to be able to try street food almost anywhere in India. And in Kerala, true local flavors at the cheapest prices are mostly available at these roadside carts that are locally referred to as thattukadas. [Read more...]

Things to do in Kerala – Explore local markets

Shopping at the local markets in Kerala depends on what you are looking for. In a typical bustling market area, the commercial shops are situated close to each other and among the chain of merchants and retailers you would find tiny bakeries, shops selling spices and condiments, cloth and textile merchants, shops selling stainless steel utensils and kitchen implements, plastics, toys etc. If you are looking for fresh fruits and vegetables, they occupy a different section of the market place. [Read more...]