Breakfast
Thalassery biryani
Kaima-rice biryani of north Kerala, packed rather than layered like Hyderabadi styles.
About
Thalassery biryani uses short-grain kaima rice, fried onions, and a relatively dry masala, with meat and rice packed together rather than cooked in heavy saffron layers. It is the festival and Friday dish of Kannur–Kozhikode country.
Course
Main
Region
North Kerala
Typically with
Raita, pickle, date pickle
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