| Malabar was the epicenter of
the Spice routes of yore and in Kerala these native spices
are used not only to flavour the unique, regional cuisine
but also as a preservative in Pickles / chutneys and believe
it or not in the healing herbal Ayurvedic oils.
Tellicherry - a small town in the North Malabar, was
once the largest and most famous trading centre for
spices, especially Pepper the most favoured and sought
after spice in Europe. "Tellicherry Pepper"
can still be bought of the supermarket shelves in Europe
and is renowned for its pungency and flavour!!
The Kerala coastline, especially Malabar has always
been rich in Spices and fresh Seafood and no other community
makes better use of this natural bounty than the "Mopillahs"
- the Muslims of the North Kerala. Fresh Prawns, Shrimp,
Crab, Mussles & Oysters are served up in sumptuous
sauces and spicy curries. Also common vegetables, a
wide variety of rice and meat dishes - all delicately
flavoured with the famed spices and coconuts of Malabar.
Last but not least are the wide variety of unusual Desserts
and snacks without which no Malabari feast would be
complete.
Now you can rediscover the rich heritage of this region
and the flavours of traditional Kerala cuisine at "Ayesha
Manzil" a beautiful old Heritage home in Tellicherry.
A holiday here combines the best of the Malabar coastline
- the fascinating ambience of this villa set ion a hillock
overlooking the Arabian Sea, a private swimming pool,
sunny weather, a fantastic 6 km long unpolluted beach,
fresh home grown tropical fruit - papayas, chikoos,
bullock hearts and jackfruit & mangoes during the
season and fantastic food. One of the highlights of
your holiday here are visits to the colourful and fascinating
local spices, vegetable and fish markets, where for
a change you can buy fresh spices.
Your hostess Ms. Faiza Moosa who will teach you the
secrets of making good, authentic curries, is a well
known culinary expert in Kerala Muslim cuisine and a
week long holiday here will turn you too, into a Gourmet
- Curry chef.
Access:
By train - Tellicherry station
By air - Calicut Airport ( 2½ hours drive )
For more details contact:-
Sundale Vacations Pvt Ltd. Cochin
1 week sample itinerary
Includes:
Accommodation
All meals with beer
Wine available on request - limited variety. (1 red
& 1 white)
All transfers and S/S trips. Non A/c car.
5 Cooking classes
Seasonal regional festivals etc.
Day 1:
Arrival and transfer to home. Welcome drink and relax.
Dinner is an elaborate and special meal.
Day 2:
AM presentation of ingredients and utensils used. Tour
of local market. Lunch - siesta. Afternoon class - cooking
with coconut and spices etc and then Dinner.
Day 3:
Morning guided tour of Cinnamon plantation & weaving
centres where you can see and buy exclusive cotton household
linen and furnishing materials.
Afternoon class - Meat dishes. Dinner.
Day 4:
Morning ½ day trip to the beach. Afternoon class
- Rice dishes with fish and meat. Dinner
Day 5:
AM visit the local fish market to buy Mussels, Clams,
Oysters, Prawns, Seer fish, Mackerel etc. for the cooking
class. Afternoon class. Dinner.
Day 6:
AM tour to the local spices & vegetable market.
Afternoon - vegetable cooking class. Evening - cultural
show etc. Dinner.
Day 7:
AM check out and transfer to Calicut Airport.
End -of-Tour |
