Kerala INDIAN FOOD on a Houseboat + Exploring the Backwaters | Alappuzha, India

Day three in Kerala continued that afternoon and evening as my friend and guide Ebbin and I continued exploring the stunning and world-famous Kerala Backwaters. Come along with us as we enjoy more Kerala Indian food on our houseboat and continue exploring the sites and wonders of the backwaters in Alappuzha, India!
Cruise Land Houseboat: www.cruiseland.in/
Ebbin: / @foodntravel
My third afternoon in Kerala began on our houseboat along the beautiful backwaters in Alappuzha, India. Between the quiet, peaceful waters, the rice fields, and the palm trees, this place is even more gorgeous than it looks in photos.
Our first stop on the afternoon was St. Mary’s Basilica, which is about 1,500 years old. The church is very colorful and grand! At the far end are angels, and on the ceiling are paintings of Jesus Christ, Mary, angels, and more. There’s also a carving of the Last Supper. Outside is the oldest cross on the property. On its base is another, smaller cross and script written in Malayalam.
Then, we got back on the boat and headed to a market! Onboard were some snacks, including ginger chai, banana fry,m and fried bread. The banana tasted like a maduro, which is a fried plantain in Latin America. Then, I tried the fried bread, which was like French toast! I dipped my last bit of bread into the chai. The dough, cumin, and ginger together were unreal!
We arrived at a type of convenience store where there were coolers full of fish. They also had lots of freshwater crabs, tuna, snapper, tiger prawns, and kingfish. We bought some tiger prawns for dinner, and a toothbrush and toothpaste for me, as I had forgotten mine!
The sun was setting, so we had to hurry if we wanted to cast the nets out to see if we could catch some fish. The guy with the nets cast them into the water. We caught a few smaller fish, but we only got small ones.
We headed back to the boat. I couldn’t wait to eat and have some coconut wine, which is famous in Kerala. The coconut wine, called toddy, was super sour! It was very cloudy and has very little alcohol in it.
Then, we headed to the kitchen, where they had marinated our tiger prawns in ginger, garlic, garam masala, black pepper, and green chili paste. They would be fried in coconut oil! Ebbin fed me a spoonful of chutney, which was super spicy, flavorful, and crunchy. It also contained chilies, shallots, and coconut oil. It was hot and numbed my tongue!
Then, it was time to eat! We had a huge spread that included chapati, butter daal, prawns, pearl fish, rice soup, chili chutney, cassava, dried fish, vegetables, chicken, and more. I started with the chapati and daal. It was a light lentil puree and was light on the spices. It was so good!
Then, I jumped on a prawn. Ebbin told me to eat it with the shell on! I loved the masala on it, and the coconut oil was killer! The ginger, black pepper, garlic, and green chili were unbelievable. I also loved the crunch of the shell!
I also loved the numbing spice of the green chili chutney with chapati. The dried fish was crunchy and salty. I also tried potatoes with chilies and more diced cabbage salad, which was like Mayo-less coleslaw with a tingle! The chicken curry wasn’t too strong or spicy, but my favorite was the cassava with the green chili chutney, dried fish, and rice soup. There was also a delicious fried fish was a super flavorful skin.
Then, I got some chili chutney, added it to the rice soup, and mixed it up and tried some. That did the trick!
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Dear David I am from Cochin in Kerala and has to point out that what Ebbin is telling you (as well as to other KZbinrs in similar way) are mostly factually incorrect. 1. The arrival of St. Thomas to Kerala is only a belief based story propogated by Christian believers. There is no historical proof that anyone reached and started Christianity in 1st century CE Kerala. Historical evidence of Christians in Kerala starts to surface during late 4th Century CE 2. Kerala has around 18% Christian population (out of 34.8 million people keralites) and not 26% as mentioned by Ebbin. I apologise on behalf of entire Malayalees for the misinformation that was fed to you by an irresponsible person.

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The beauty of this place is how they are still retaining the history. This should never get modernized. Loved it a lot when I was here.

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If you go to Google Maps and zoom into north Kerala and pan the map around, you’ll see lots of churches, mosques, and temples all scattered over the place. It is truly a place of religious harmony. It sets an example for the rest of the country. It’s unsurprising though, where you have progressive minded, tolerant people, you have peace. Kerala is the most developed place in all of India.

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[@ganeshprabhu3131]

NOTHING BETTER THAN SITTING ON A HOUSEBOAT IN KERALA BACKWATERS AND ENJOYING TRADITIONAL FOOD WITH SOME DRINKS ALONGWITH.

[@ganeshprabhu3131]

DON'T ABUSE, I ALSO KNOW BETTER THAN YOU HOW TO USE BAD WORDS. MIND YOUR LANGUAGE.

[@ganeshprabhu3131]

I AM AN INDIAN. I LIVE IN INDIA. MY NAME IS GANESH, NOT NEW PLYMOUTH. USE PROPER LANGUAGE.

[@RockstarEater]

Kerala food is awesome. I had it in LA a few months back for my vlog, and it was an unprecedented experience :)

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Rockstar Eater I’m from Dubai gonna visit Kerala after corona

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[@josephinedar4525]

David, this looks really beautiful the boat the scenery all the food Thankyou for sharing this 😁

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Wow, amazing!!!! They look incredible

[@RockstarEater]

Does this kerala food look great? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGPVmWmkjt6khdU

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[@rotitelor]

Turn on the subtitles. They are in English.

[@lokeshr9794]

David seriously your videos are lifesaver to us!! Love from India ❤️

[@RockstarEater]

I love kerala food!

[@beenacolumbus9907]

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[@soby123]

Coconut oil is the hero in all dishes

[@ganeshprabhu3131]

YES, INSTEAD OF USING PETROLEUM BASED REFINED DEODORIZED SUNFLOWER OIL, OUR OWN HAND MADE COCONUT OIL IS HEALTHY AND TASTY..

[@21121989sagar]

We coastals love it bro :) Be it Kerala or Karnataka ... we just love it :)

[@robertgeorge5020]

currently living in Miami but I am from Kerala so this is very nice to see. Awesome video David !!

[@RockstarEater]

How does this kerala food look? It's a critically acclaimed restaurant in Culver City: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGPVmWmkjt6khdU

[@21121989sagar]

Maybe u can tour him on the Indian Cuisine in Miami,, he's from Miami :)

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I love this collab!

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Amazing scenery and food .. Kerala 👌

[@RockstarEater]

Kerala right here, baby! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGPVmWmkjt6khdU

[@crombajaa]

The host is amazing!

[@21121989sagar]

Your videos are so awesome,, being a south Indian i haven't tried the dishes which u have tried , Ebbin is the guy :) .. and thank god his videos have subtitle else i wouldnt have known what he is telling , Much love to you n Ebbin from Bangalore , India :)

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Ebin jose is a wonderful youtuber we love all of his videos and your video is so wonderful very Beutifull

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It was awesome 🔥🔥🔥.

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Awesome video

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[@sherinnadar]

I have been on a boat house.. 2 times.. both times me and my family n my friends enjoyed it.. food was awesome..

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Great adventure

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WOW

[@RockstarEater]

=)

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I'm from Assam as well

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Pray for me in LA!

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@@RockstarEater Los Angeles nah

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[@krypticencoder]

Sensational work David, that cuisine throughout the house boat experience is authentically Kerala. Kasava and fish/beef/chutney curry is traditional. Kanji shown is a staple diet and the way it was shown is the right way. Complimenting all that is with pearl spot fish(karemeen) , prawns and lastly, toddy. Perfect!!

[@RockstarEater]

Is this authentic kerala? It's a restaurant in LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGPVmWmkjt6khdU

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Luxury to next level

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Nice video

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😋😋 the food looks delicious

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This is how kerala food looks like in America: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGPVmWmkjt6khdU

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Allepey

[@RockstarEater]

=)

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Woohoo to Kerala food!

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I always wanted to say pazhampori is fried plantain and here Ebin chettan said it.

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Its beautiful 😍 ❤

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Kanji is usually had with some spicy chutney. Your instinct was right, david.

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I miss my Alappuzha❤️

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I was salivating ++++++

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Am from Alappuzha

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Yes david this is how u should eat food, if you mix all ingredients together like Vishnu then u won't get any taste....ebin is a very nice person he teached u very well how to eat everything separately...thank god 😂

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AT 22:00, we call it KANJI , a sort of rice soup or rice porridge with " KARUWADU", which is dried salt fish fried, with mango or mixed lime pickle... here in Madurai, Tamilnadu ! I would pay a King's Ransom for that food you are eating ! Alas ! I am stuck in Chicago due to lock down now and hope to return home soon !

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I like my toast biscuit dipped in chai😃

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Excellent video series! Even though my ancestry is from Goa, I cannot eat my hands, only with utensils!

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Does this kerala food look authentic? One of my recent restaurant outings in LA. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGPVmWmkjt6khdU

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I am from goa and I prefer to eat with spoon

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It's your choice no pressure.

[@rindrasi]

Hey man as a Keralite, who lives abroad, and who has lived abroad his whole live, the respect you have for my homestate is really appreciated. You really seem to enjoy being there, and I love the fact that you enjoy all the food. Mad respect bruh! If you let me know when you're down there next time, I can hook you up. My parents run an airbnb in Varkala. They are retired international teachers and they will treat you like a king.

[@rindrasi]

Also not sure how you feel, but living in the America, most of the Indian restaurants I've eaten at are terrible. They tend to lower the spice so much, and make it so bland. I can never understand it, because you never see the same thing for Thai food. In Florida, it doesn't seem like they do that, atleast not with the places you reviewed... Do you notice the same thing?

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"David's been buzzed here" while eating the chapati..!! 😂😂

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David . Can you feel florida in alppey .?

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I am from kerala.i am really shocked that yu r able to have ths much spicy food. .but i really appreciate ua efforts

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Afterall... in every kerala video i am expecting u to eat karimeen polichadhu

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Tortilla is Roti, South AMERICA was ruled by Indians thousands of years back. It was called Patal. ( hence the word patagonia )

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FENIM is an indian alcohol very popular in Goa made out of cashew fruit. Super strong 🥴🐒

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D, wanna asking u, that u ates lots of green chillies in India. Why don't you now?

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👍

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David , how it was next morning in washroom hahahah . One can eat a lot of green chilli chutney ,next morning it shows why you shouldn’t.

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tarun gautam Jajaja this comment just killed me 😂

[@starlord3212]

As someone who eats spicy food a lot, I never understood people having digestive problems by eating it, as I've never had any issues.

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Our church St. Mary's Basilica

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I Enjoy it This Solid Video 👍🙂 Food are Very Amazing 😋😍 *Love From Pakistani* 🇵🇰❤️

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David who told you to use one hand while breaking roti/naan? U should always use both hands to eat indian food.🙌

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Hi david. How do you do?

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Where is Abhinav your old guide?

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Hey David, a big fan and admirer of your channel..☺️☺️..in case you come india next do visit Odisha...would like to team up to explore the food..

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Dude, I'll team up with you if you got the lowdown on the hotspots in town!

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@@RockstarEater you can check the stats for that mate!! There aren't any hotspots in the town yet.

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I like mustard oil....

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Man U eat a hell lot of spicy food ... that’s too courageous...even many Indians can’t take that in one bit .... that’s hottttt

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What's with CORONA out there?

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Can you not put the pink line at the bottom? Very hard to see whether I have watched your video. Can you put a blue line or other colour?

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That's the trick, he wants us to watch his videos over and over again.

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When u dip everything in chai ur true Indian 😂

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Am I seeing the twin of Idris Elba!??...

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Bro David, come to our house in houston when you are back, we will make 🐐 biriyani for you

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1st view

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6:00 I thought David was there in another room but then i noticed its a mirror 😂🤣😅

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MAN I WANT THIS GOLDEN TEE ....HOW DO I ORDER IT?? I M IN LONDON

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dude just drank the whole tea in one sip😂

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Man who eats chak chak chak: David

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Me too! :)

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Kerala is my homeland . Who am I

[@RockstarEater]

Is this authentic kerala cuisine? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGPVmWmkjt6khdU

[@ciriljthundiyil1819]

The information 2.33 minutes is factually incorrect. Christian form around 18.38 % of the population, it was above twenty a few decades ago, but because of migration and low birth rate(compared to Hindus & Muslims) the numbers are coming down. The church(St. Mary's Basilica) shown is of Syro Malabar church; an Eastern Catholic Major Episcopal Church. (I too belong to this community and my ancestors are from Alappuzha)

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🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

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=)

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Plz stay home

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Your video should be on TLC CHANNEL 😁.

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👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🆙David

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Wonder how cooking would taste with coconut oil. Coconut oil is so expensive!

[@HARSHADtp]

not expensive in kerala were the name kerala itself literally means 'Land of Coconuts'.You pay 2 dollars for one litre of coconut oil

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@@HARSHADtp Wow.... you guys are lucky!

[@HARSHADtp]

@@farouqomaro598 tHANKS MAN..where are you from?

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@@HARSHADtp I live in Borneo, we have plenty of coconut trees, but few people here harvest them for the oil. So the price of coconut oil can be really expensive which I think is very silly!

[@mishapriyanka]

It's very cheap in kerala because every inch of land there is a coconut tree.

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David : Which fish ? Fisher dude : Sea fish.

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dipain frire

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Love u David, please reply

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Epdi evlo septum slim ah irukkappa

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Mr ebin

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Sir.. namaskaaram

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why u only travel to south india please visit other parts of india too

[@xtinerox071]

krishan2615 because north India is a dump

[@MegaAlwayswin]

@@xtinerox071 i m not critising any state i m only welcome him in our state thats it why u soo offended...dont spread unnecessary hate i hope its understood in ur small brain ..god bless u

[@nirmal2253]

Kerala is Gods Own country you wont get things like this in North thats why🤣🤣🤣