Kozhikode Halwa And Malabar Biryani

Kozhikode Halwa And Malabar Biryani

Kozhikode Halwa and Malabar Biryani: Where to Eat

The city of sweets — colourful halwa on SM Street and fragrant Malabar biryani.

Kozhikode is famous for its halwa, sold in dozens of colours and flavours along SM Street, which locals call Mittai Theruvu — the street of sweets. For dinner, nothing beats a plate of Malabar biryani made with small-grain rice.

Must-try

  • Kozhikode halwa — taste a few before buying.
  • Malabar chicken or mutton biryani.
  • Snacks like unnakaya and pazham pori.