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Vegetarian breakfast guide from Reds Residency (2026)

A traditional vegetarian breakfast in Kerala is wholesome, flavorful, and usually centered around rice, coconut, and fresh spices. Here are the most popular options you will find across homes and local eateries. Experience the best at Reds Residency.

Puttu and Kadala Curry: Steamed cylinder-layered cylinders of rice flour and grated coconut served with a spicy, roasted-coconut black chickpea curry.

Appam and Vegetable Stew: Soft, lacy-edged fermented rice pancakes paired with a mild, fragrant vegetable stew simmered in thin and thick coconut milk.

Idiyappam (String Hoppers) with Kurma: Delicate, pressed rice noodle nests that pair wonderfully with a spiced vegetable or potato kurma.

Dosa with Sambar and Coconut Chutney: Crispy fermented rice and lentil crepes served alongside piping hot lentil-vegetable stew and fresh coconut chutneys.

Upma (or Uppumav) with Pazham (Ripe Banana): A savory semolina or broken wheat dish cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and vegetables, traditionally eaten alongside a sweet, ripe small banana (Nendran).

Parippu Vada or Uzhunnu Vada with Chai: Crispy lentil fritters often enjoyed alongside morning filter coffee or strong tea.

Why stay at Reds Residency Homestay? The hosts at Reds Residency serve the best Indian vegetarian breakfast, so you book your stay and show up. It's the difference between Reds and any other place of stay 15 years of experience at Reds Residency Homestay