kerala history

Johann Kuruvilla is building a repository of stories surrounding the iconic Kochi. His 'Kochi Heritage Project' focuses on the city's art, culture, history, gastronomy and more.

All the 'ammammas' of Kerala have reached into their treasure trove of recipes to dig out the most precious ones which have made it to Tanya Abraham's book, 'Eating with History'.

Though many places in the state were addressed with anglicised monikers during the periods of colonialism, the last few decades have seen most of them reverting to their to colloquial titles.