There is no doubt in any traveler’s mind that Kerala is God’s own country. What else it can be with its lavish beaches, dancing palms, emerald fields, exuberant flowers, its numerous unique temples nesting in and among the hills, ensuring privacy for the gods, and above all, its monsoons lashing the backwaters– an unforgettable scene. All this is a feast for the eyes. Kerala goes one step better-it offers a distinctive feast for the palate too. Though such a small state, Kerala can be divided into three separate culinary regions: