KERALA :God's own country.: July 2012

KERALA : God's Own Country.

Beauty of kerala.

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The reason behind writing this blog is the breath-taking beauty of this place.One of the reason is geographical location and beautiful beaches of the state. Its tradition,Lifestyle,Cuisine,are highly rich and it is adored by millions around the world.People of kerala are educated and kerala holds the record of India's first 100% literate state. It is also known as God's Own Country.

Kerala is a beautiful state situated in southern part of India .Spreading across an area of 38,863 km sq,kerala shares its borders with karnataka in the north and tamilnadu in the south and lakshadweep in the west.
Trivandrum serves as the capital of this beautiful state.It is situated between the western ghats on the east and Arabian sea on the west.
It has lot of lakes,rivers,hill stations,and forests,
this beautiful piece of land is a place where you will experience the Peace and Beauty together.
Breathtaking natural sceneries of kerala will steal your heart.
Thousands of tourists from across the world visits kerala every month

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF KERALA

1. KOVALAM

Kovalam offers an excellent diversity with kovalm beach to suit all desires and occasions. Three curve shaped

beaches,alienated by stormy outcroppings,from the major attraction of this coastal resort. kovalam the among

the most famous traveler spots in India during the hippy epoch. It still has a high rank among tourists,who

arrive mostly from europe and US. Kovalam is finding a new implication in the light of several ayurvedic salons,

and healing and renaissance resorts which supply a wide variety of Ayurvedic treatments for tourists.

the leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse,sunbathing,swimming,herbal body massages,

special cultural programes and catamaran cruising are some of them.

Evening view of Kovalam.

Beach resorts of Kovalam.

Beautiful Beach

A chat at the beach.

People enjoying the beauty of Kovalam kerala.

Beach

2.MUNNAR

I would like to write a few things about munnar,a beautiful place in idukki district.

Munnar is a paradise situated at the confluence of three mountain streams Muthipuzha,Nallathani,Kundala.

Sprawling Tea plantation,Winding Lanes,Treking and Holiday Facilities make munnar unique.

Five star hotels and resorts are available in munnar.

munnar

Munnar Hotel rooms.

Water falls in Munnar.

Location	Idukki District on the high ranges of the Western Ghats
Altitude	5000-8000 ft above sea level.
Area	26.2 sq. km.
Temperature	0°C - 25° C (Summer : 15.2°C - 25°C Winter : 0°C - 10° C
Rainfall	275 cm
Best time to visit	September to May
Clothing	Woolen and cotton
Languages spoken	Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and English.
Boundaries	North : Coimbatore South : Pallivassal Panchayath East : Vattavada Panchayath West : Kuttampuzha Panchayath

3.Alleppy

Alappuzha also known as Allepy, is a city in alappuzha district of Kerala state of southern India.

Alleppy is situated in 62 kilometers (39 mile) to the south of kochin and 155 kn from the capital city Trivandrum.

Alleppy is an important destination in India.

The back waters of Alleppy are the most popular tourist attraction in kerala.

A house boat cuise in these backwaters is a delightful experience.

There are attractions like Allepy beach,Arabian sea, boat racing etc.

House Boat

4.Thekkady.

Thekkady in Kerala State , India 's largest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India .

The 120 years old 'Surki' dam built across Peryiar, Poorna in Vedic parlance, is a major tourist attraction.

This sanctuary is spread over an area of 777 Sq.Kms, surrounded by an artificial lake over an area of 25 Sq.Kms.

The Country's sole Tiger reserve, Thekkady, with its bountiful treasures of tropical flora and fauna is the ultimate

reservoir of many an endangered species and a rich tribal culture.

Thekkady is a pleasant heaven on earth for those who love nature in its wild manifestations.

Elephants in Thekkady.

Resorts in thekkady

Bamboo rafting in Thekkady.

River in Thekkady.

Close to wild life. elephants in Thekkady.

FOOD

Kerala is famous for its unique cuisine,which is remarkably different from the cuisines in other parts of India.

The breakfast of kerala is mild and tender and characterizsed by the use of coconut and grounded rice.
A typical Kerala breakfast is oil free and reduces risk of heart disease.

Kerala breakfast: Idli and sambar

Appam and curry. hmmmm.....

puttu.

.A low fat tender breakfast of kerala is very healthy and tasty.

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Kerala is a state where you get variety of foods. Today I am going to tell you about banana (plantain). It was found in south east Asia, having been cultivated in south India by 500BC. Later it had spread to Japan and Samoa. It arrived in Latin America by 1500 AD.

A plantain to the untrained eye could easily be mistaken for a banana. It looks and smells like a banana, but if you ever bite into a raw plantain, you’ll know it’s not.

Plantains are bigger than bananas, harder to peel (especially when green), and can not be eaten raw. They must be cooked for consumption. So, why are they so popular in Caribbean cuisine? Plantains are very versatile. They are always ready for cooking no matter what stage of ripeness - green, yellow or black, and plantains are used in different dishes from appetizers to desserts.

Plantains are widely available throughout the U.S. and can usually be found in the produce section of your local supermarket. At the grocery store, look for firm plantains. Avoid shriveled, squishy, or moldy fruit. You can ripen plantains by storing them at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. Turn them daily. It will take seven to ten days for green plantains to fully ripen. If you aren’t ready to use them when they’ve reach the desired stage of ripeness, you can peel and freeze them for up to three months.

I like to buy a bunch of plantains while they are green. This way, I can enjoy them over several days and at each delicious stage of ripeness. When still green, I prepare tostones or plantain chips seasoned with salt and pepper. They go well as a side dish with rice and beans. When fully ripened, I prepare the plantains by baking them in their skins at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 - 50 minutes and serve them seasoned with salt, pepper and a pat of butter.

Banana Farm
Cultivation of banana is widely seen in south east asia.

Banana chips

Delicious Banana (plantains) chips.

It is an integral part of the traditional Kerala meal during weddings and traditional festivals such as Onam. In Kerala, unripe banana are used to make salted chips. It was the first time I am making the banana chips.

Raw Banana 2

Coconut oil for deep frying or any other vegetable oil. If you want to have the aroma of Kerala you must use coconut oil.

INGREDIENTS

• 5 Raw Bananas (peeled)
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• Oil for deep-frying
• Salt to taste

METHOD.

•	Put the peeled bananas in salted iced water.
•	Chop the bananas in water and add turmeric.
•	Keep in water for 10 minutes and then drain out water completely.
•	Transfer to a kitchen cloth to remove the moisture.
•	Heat oil till it starts fuming.
•	Deep-fry the slices till almost crisp. Add few slices at a time.
•	Prepare paste of 1/2 tsp water and 1/4 tsp salt.
•	Add this paste to oil. This will make the slices crispier.
•	Repeat the procedure for remaining slices.
•	Drain the chips on an absorbent paper.
•	Cool and store them in an airtight container