page_title: Thalassery cuisine
section_title: Green Mussel dishes
hierarchical_section_title: Thalassery cuisine / Green Mussel dishes
caption_attribution_description: മലയാളം: കല്ലുമ്മക്കായ നിറച്ചത്
context_page_description: Thalassery Cuisine refers to the distinct cuisine from Thalassery town of northern Kerala, that has blended in Arabian, Persian, Indian and European styles of cooking as a result of its long history as a maritime trading post.
  Thalassery is known for its Tellicherry biriani. Unlike other biriyani dishes Thalassery biryani that is made using Kaima/ Jeerakasala, an Indian aromatic rice instead of the usual basmati rice. The influence of Arabian and Moghul cultures is evident, especially in the dishes of the Muslim community, although many have become popular among all communities.
  Thalassery also occupies a special place in the modern history of Kerala as the pioneer of its bakery industry, since the first bakery was started by Mambally Bapu in 1880 and the western style cakes were introduced in 1883.
context_section_description: The Asian Green Mussel (Perna viridis) cuisines are favored in Thalassery dishes. 
  The mussel is called Kallu-mma-kaya (fruit on the stone) or kadukka. They grow on rocks in contact with the sea. Other dishes include Kallummakaya porichathu (fried mussel), Arikkadukka (Stuffed-in-shell mussel, steamed and fried), Kallumakkaya Ularthiyath or Mussel Stir Fry, Kallumakkaya Varattiyathu, mussel pickles. Elambakka (clams) are also popular. 
  The green mussel's popularity led farmers to employ aquaculture in local rivers to increase supplies. Thalassery natives are known for their generous hospitality towards guests.
caption: Kallummakkaya Nirachathu or Arikkadukka (Mussel stuffed with rice)
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