Rainy Season Greetings from Kerala the land blessed with Monsoon

Rain is slowly gaining control in Kerala. Water is overflowing in Rivers and Dams. Soon the landscape will change. The green carpet will cover the whole state and water brings back life to all living beings. Kerala at its best. The Monsoon season 2014 is here. Welcome to Kerala.

Nutmeg another Spice of Kerala

Nutmeg is another spice of Kerala which is used in curries to spice up the flavor. Large areas of Kerala has Nutmeg trees and it is a money spinner for serious farmers. Nutmegs provide a cool and green canopy and hence is attractive in the landscape of any homes.

Coffee Plantations in Kerala

Coffee is grown on the slopes of the hills along Kerala's western ghats. The upper reaches are suitable for Tea and the slopes downhill are ideal for Coffee. A cup of hot coffee in a small cafe in the hills is highly invigorating. A tour of the Coffee plantations is also highly recommended. The planting, tending and harvesting of Coffee beans, processing into Coffee powder and packaging can be informative and interesting activity.

Cocoa of Kerala one of the Best in the World

Because of the speciality and composition of the Kerala soil, spices and condiments grown in Kerala are more tastier than their counterparts from other countries. Cocoa grown in the slopes of the western ghats are preferred by Chocolate makers of reputed global companies.

Cashew Nut of Kerala the King of Nuts

Kerala boasts of the best variety of Cashew Nuts in the World. Although the fruit came from South America, the speciality of Kerala soil makes the nuts tastier, wholesome and hence highly expensive. Cashew Nuts are exported worldwide and people prefer the salted and spicy variants of Kerala Cashew Nuts as their favorite snacks. Nuts especially of Cashew are good for heart and for energy.

Cardamom the Tasty and Healthy Spice of All

Cardamom is one of the costliest spices from Kerala. The best quality Cardamom goes to various countries to garnish and flavor veg and non veg dishes, sweets and desserts, Tea and other health drinks, mouth freshners and as an aphrodisiac. Cardamom is grown mostly in the high ranges of the mist laden slopes of the western ghats.

Arecanut Palms in Kerala

Arecanut Palms are a common sight in Kerala. It is seen along with Coconut and Nutmeg plantations across the state. Arecanut is used as an ingredient in mouth refreshners and Pan Masala, a chewable concoction eaten after meals for digestion. The Palm leaves are used for various purposes and for making Palm dishes and serving plates etc. It is an eco friendly product and is exported worldwide due to its biodegradable nature. Cups, Plates, boxes and cases for soaps etc are made of the crown of Palm leaves.