kettuvachakam
Kettuvachakam is a traditional South Indian culinary technique, primarily associated with Kerala. It refers to the method of preserving cooked food by wrapping it in banana leaves. The process involves cooking dishes, often curries or rice preparations, and then carefully packing them into folded banana leaves. These leaf-wrapped parcels are then typically steamed or briefly heated to seal the flavors and further preserve the food.
The use of banana leaves is significant in kettuvachakam. The leaves impart a subtle, earthy aroma to
Common dishes prepared using kettuvachakam include rice varieties, various vegetable and meat curries, and sweets. The