Kerala Culture
This traditional outfit worn by Malayali men is usually white or cream with a gold border
mundu
This actor is often called the "Complete Actor" of Malayalam cinema
Mohanlal
This crispy snack is often eaten with tea and shaped in spirals
Murukku
This is the capital city of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram
This Malayalam word means older brother
Chettan
This festival is the biggest celebration in Kerala and includes pookalam and sadya
Onam
This actor is known as "Mega Star" in Malayalam cinema
Mammootty
This Kerala breakfast dish is made from rice flour and coconut and is often eaten with stew
appam
This famous Kerala hill station is known for tea plantations
Munnar
This Malayalam word means younger sister
Aniyathi
This classical dance form from Kerala includes detailed facial expressions and costumes
Kathakali
This recent Malayalam movie featured the character "Ranga" and became very popular
Aavesham
This Kerala feast is traditionally served on a banana leaf
sadya
This city is known as the commercial capital of Kerala
Kochi
This Malayalam word means chicken, a common word you hear when talking about food
Kozhi
This martial art form originated in Kerala
Kalaripayattu
This Malayalam thriller about a man stuck inside a building elevator became famous nationwide
Manjummel Boys
This spicy fried chicken dish is popular in Kerala restaurants
Kerala fried chicken or Kozhi Varuthathu
This Kerala district is famous for backwaters and houseboats
Alappuzha
This Malayalam word means face
Mukham
This boat race is famous during Onam season
Vallam Kali (snake boat race)
This classic Malayalam movie starred Mohanlal as Georgekutty
Drishyam
This seafood dish made with coconut milk is very popular in coastal Kerala
meen curry
Kerala is located along this mountain range
Western Ghats
This Malayalam slang word means lazy or someone who does nothing
Mandan or Pani illa