A toddy shop is a drinking establishment seen in some parts of India (particularly
Kerala
Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile ...
) where
palm toddy, a mildly alcoholic beverage made from the sap of palm trees, is served along with food.
The food served with toddy is very spicy and hot with chilies. A main dish served is
tapioca
Tapioca (; ) is a starch extracted from the tubers of the cassava plant (''Manihot esculenta,'' also known as manioc), a species native to the North Region, Brazil, North and Northeast Region, Brazil, Northeast regions of Brazil, but which has ...
with red fish curry.
See also
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Palm wine
Palm wine, known by several #Names, local names, is an alcoholic beverage created from the sap of various species of palm trees such as the Borassus, palmyra, date palms, and coconut palms. It is known by various names in different regions and ...
References
External links
Photographs of a toddy shopat Niya's World (blog)
Exploring Kerala Toddy Shopsat On Foodie Trail (blog)
Alcohol in Kerala
Types of drinking establishment
Restaurants in India
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