The most famous dish of "Kallu Shaap ( Toddy Shops ) all over Kerala. King fish cooked in a sauce made from onions, fried chillies, turmeric and ginger served with a plate of cassava steamed in turmeric water. This combination tastes so good that people walk into these village bars just to taste it even though they don't drink alcohol.

This unusual curry is made by fisherman on board their boats, during long fishing trips. Telopia is cooked with Indian shallots, red chillies and tamarind juice. This is a curry dish with a thick sauce.