Irresistible Kerala Sweets Traditional Delights You Must Try

By Tarishi Shrivastava

September 7, 2024

Everyone knows how delicious the curries and savouries are in Kerala, but it is often overlooked the desserts. From rich to simple to fruity, the Kerala sweets are enough to for the sweet cravings. Here are some traditional Kerala sweets for you:

Palada Payasam

A dessert that melts in your mouth and leaves behind a sweetness that lingers. Palada Payasam is a Kerala classic made with rice ada, milk, sugar and ghee.

Banana Halwa

Banana Halwa is one of the best traditional Kerala sweets. This sweet treat for your taste buds is made with ripe bananas, sugar, ghee and cardamom.

Neyyappam

Made with rice flour, jaggery, ghee, and coconut, Neyyappam is a sweet and savoury pancake that is deep-fried to perfection. 

Unniyappam

Unniyappam is not just a sweet, it is a legacy passed down through generations in Kerala, which is made with ripe bananas, rice flour, jaggery, coconut and cardamom.

Arisi Thengai Payasam

This traditional Kerala dish is made from rice, coconut milk, jaggery, and cardamom. It is a feast for the senses.