When I went there, the region of the day was Kozhikode, and I was so happy to see my favourite Appam and Veg Stew. Apart from the regular buffet, including the live counter, one can relish scrumptious feast of traditional and fragrant dishes.
Below were the dishes..
Kittale Rasam
Kappa
Parappu Vada
Karwari Meen Rawa Fry
Aila Varuval
Kozhi Malaggu Roast
Manjhi
Bappakai
Urulai Roast
Kadala Kappa Curry
Ada Pradhanam
Manni
Treat for belly started with kulhad served Kittale Rasam, an orange based appetizer with a strong hint of peppercorn and a slice of orange for the tangyness. The after taste of pepper was spicy and it really helped in increasing the hunger pangs.
Kappa was next, a tapioca preparation, had chunks of it and tossed with dried red chilli, green chilli, mustard seeds, chilli flakes, coconut and traditional dried masala. The health packed dish was one of my favourite.
Karwari Meen Rawa Fry, though I didn't eat it but for those who are curious to see what was special for the day.
Parippu Vada or Chana Dal Vada or fritters with dill leaves was crunchy, spicy and yummy. The flavour of dill leaves was mild and coarsely crushed dal was adding crunch to it. This is the traditional evening snack food in Kerala. I bet you won't be able to stop from eating more than one. Highly Recommended!
Kozhi Malaggu Roast, a chicken preparation, for people opting for non-veg.
Manjhi, a mangalore dish is an attractive Pompfret masala fry with chilli tamarind paste and dash of coconut masala.
Monsoon and chips go hand in hand. Bappakai, a raw papaya deep fried chips, from Karwar, was super addictive. I just couldn't stop munching!
Urulai roast is chettinad urulai or potato roast are baby potatoes sauted in freshly ground spices. A very simple and quick meal. Loved it with the sambhar rice.
Ada Pradhaman is a traditional classic dessert of Kerala made with Jaggery and Coconut milk. Rich, thick and creamy textured delicious pudding with tropical coconut flavour.
Kittale Rasam
Kappa
Parappu Vada
Karwari Meen Rawa Fry
Aila Varuval
Kozhi Malaggu Roast
Manjhi
Bappakai
Urulai Roast
Kadala Kappa Curry
Ada Pradhanam
Manni
Treat for belly started with kulhad served Kittale Rasam, an orange based appetizer with a strong hint of peppercorn and a slice of orange for the tangyness. The after taste of pepper was spicy and it really helped in increasing the hunger pangs.
Kappa was next, a tapioca preparation, had chunks of it and tossed with dried red chilli, green chilli, mustard seeds, chilli flakes, coconut and traditional dried masala. The health packed dish was one of my favourite.
Karwari Meen Rawa Fry, though I didn't eat it but for those who are curious to see what was special for the day.
Parippu Vada or Chana Dal Vada or fritters with dill leaves was crunchy, spicy and yummy. The flavour of dill leaves was mild and coarsely crushed dal was adding crunch to it. This is the traditional evening snack food in Kerala. I bet you won't be able to stop from eating more than one. Highly Recommended!
Kozhi Malaggu Roast, a chicken preparation, for people opting for non-veg.
Manjhi, a mangalore dish is an attractive Pompfret masala fry with chilli tamarind paste and dash of coconut masala.
Monsoon and chips go hand in hand. Bappakai, a raw papaya deep fried chips, from Karwar, was super addictive. I just couldn't stop munching!
Urulai roast is chettinad urulai or potato roast are baby potatoes sauted in freshly ground spices. A very simple and quick meal. Loved it with the sambhar rice.
Veg Stew and Appam were made fresh from the live counter. Appam was nice, crisp though stew was thick and creamy, but I wish it had more of coconut flavour to it. Loved the taste though!
With all these scrumptious food, now was the time for some desserts. I was having Ada Pradhaman and Manni for the first time.
Ada Pradhaman is a traditional classic dessert of Kerala made with Jaggery and Coconut milk. Rich, thick and creamy textured delicious pudding with tropical coconut flavour.
Manni is almost an extinct sweet preparation from Mangalore. Looked like a small cake, ingredients were basic - rice, coconut and jaggery, served in cubes. It had crumbly and gooey texture with balanced sweetness.
What: Karwar to Kanyakumari Food Festival
Where: MoMo Cafe, Courtyard by Marriott, Hinjewadi, Pune
When: 19th September 2016- 30th September 2016
Time: Lunch and Dinner Buffet
Cost: Rs.749+taxes for lunch and Rs. 999+taxes for dinner.
Do try the less explored recipes and enjoy the scrumptious food. Servers dressed in traditional attire and the wonderful food will surely take you down the memory lanes. Do see more of the photos from the festival...
Where: MoMo Cafe, Courtyard by Marriott, Hinjewadi, Pune
When: 19th September 2016- 30th September 2016
Time: Lunch and Dinner Buffet
Cost: Rs.749+taxes for lunch and Rs. 999+taxes for dinner.
Do try the less explored recipes and enjoy the scrumptious food. Servers dressed in traditional attire and the wonderful food will surely take you down the memory lanes. Do see more of the photos from the festival...
