Vattavada is the strawberry capital of Kerala. While eating them raw is delightful, cooking with them unlocks a whole new level of flavor. Here are 3 simple recipes you can try.
1. The Vattavada Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup yogurt (curd)
- 1 tbsp local honey
- Ice cubes
Method: Blend everything together until smooth. It's the perfect breakfast to start your trekking day.
2. Campfire Strawberry Jam
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 cup sugar
- Juice of half a lemon
Method: Cook the strawberries and sugar in a pot over the campfire. Stir constantly until it thickens (about 20 mins). Add lemon juice. Spread it on toasted bread.
3. Strawberry & Cream Sandwich
Ingredients:
- White bread slices
- Fresh cream (whipped)
- Whole strawberries
Method: Spread a thick layer of cream on the bread. Place whole strawberries in the middle. Cover with another slice and cut diagonally. It looks as good as it tastes.
Farm Fresh
The secret ingredient is freshness. Buy strawberries directly from the farmers in Vattavada. They are smaller but much sweeter than the ones you get in supermarkets.
Food tastes better when you know where it comes from.