Culinary Experiences

Savor the Flavors of Kerala – A Culinary Journey through Spices, Stories, and Shared Traditions

With Ekathra’s Kerala Culinary Experience, you experience the land, its people, and its stories. Rooted in the principles of sustainability and cultural respect, this slow and sensory journey invites you to discover how Kerala’s cuisine has evolved from its diverse geography, ancient spice trade, and the culinary wisdom of its many communities.

From the very first bite, the journey is immersive. Begin in village kitchens where grandmothers gently fold coconut into sukhiyan or slice fresh bananas for crisp, golden chips. Wake up to the warmth of handmade puttu steamed in bamboo, the delicacy of appam and stew, or the light, rice-based pathiri of northern Malabar. Each dish is tied to place—grown in backyard gardens, sourced from local markets, or foraged sustainably from forest paths.

This experience isn’t just about eating; it’s about participation. You might harvest wild greens with a tribal family, join a seafood catch with backwater fishermen, or learn the secrets of stone-ground masalas from a local cook. You’ll explore rice cultures through a traditional sadhya, taste forest flavors in kumbilappam and bamboo rice kanji, and discover why Kerala’s jeerakasala biryani tells a story of shared spice routes and layered identities.

From the coast to the hills, food here reflects harmony—with nature, with culture, and with trade winds that once carried cardamom, cinnamon, and pepper to the corners of the world. Along the way, you’ll taste the influences of Jewish, Syrian Christian, Moplah, and Latin Christian traditions, all contributing to this vibrant, ever-evolving culinary landscape.

Through hands-on cooking, mindful foraging, and community meals, Ekathra offers a deeper way to connect—with Kerala’s flavors, its people, and the timeless bond between food, place, and planet.