Matta Rice To Avial, Celebrate Vishu With These Dishes From Kerala

By Nikita Toppo

Vishu is prominent festival in Kerala that is celebrated as the New Year's Day by the Malayali community. Here are top five dishes to try from the state.

Matta Rice

This is a variety of rice that is commonly grown in the state and it is best served sambar or any poriyal.

Puttu

Puttu is a popular breakfast in Kerala that is made with ground rice, coconut, salt and cumin.

Thoran

Made with plenty of vegetables such as cabbage, jackfruit and elephant yam, thoran is flavoured with grated coconut, mustard and curry leaves.

Avial

It is a thick stew that is made with more than ten vegetables along with coconut and curry leaves.

Payasam

This popular dessert made with rice, vermicelli or moong dal is perfect to satisfy your sweet cravings.