Vaidyarude Kada -- Muhamma

Vaidyarude kada at Muhamma is well known for its fish recipes and was more than an enough reason for us to  set out for a drive to Muhamma on that saturday morning.The hotel is around 1.5 hours drive from ernakulam.Keep a note to take left from NH at kanjikkuzhy (8-10kms after cherthala) and from here on it wouldn't be a trouble spotting the place.People here are quite used to visitors seeking Vaidyante kada and would oblige with a smile.

Smitha hotel popularly known as "Vaidyarude Kada " would resemble any typical small scale hotel in looks ,sporting just 4-5 benches and tables in the very few square fts to make you feel comfortable  enough.There is an alternative setup nearby  for the overflows to walk into; Vaidyars house where again the same recipes are served.


Chemmen fry,Konchu fry,Njandu Roast,Kozhuva Fry,Kaaari Fry,Karimeen Fry,Kaalanchi fish curry ,Kaalanchi thala curry,kakka fry,Meen Mutta thoran.....A-Z varities of the backwater fishes.

A glass of butter milk,a thoran,pickle,varutharacha thodu curry (side dish) rice forms the typical meals here along with which we ordered Chemmen fry,Konchu fry,Njandu Roast,Kozhuva Fry,Kaaari Fry,Karimeen Fry,Kaalanchi fish curry and kakka fry.

Kaalanchi Fish Curry Butter milk

Konchu Fry

Karimeen Fry

Chemmen Fry

Kozhuva Fry

Kaari Fry

Kakka Thoran,Meals

 Its better to visit such places in groups,so that one can taste most of the dishes.Kaalanchi thala (Fish Head) curry could not be ordered just because it was too big to be finished by two.A group of four in a nearby table was warned by vaidyan before they went ahead ordering the same,and an hour later we found that he was literally spot on!Around 2 kilos of the kaalanchi fish was left untouched!The The tenderness of Karimeen boasted its freshness and was tasty enough ,the Konchu fry was enjoyable,Kozhuva fry was crispy and gave a great taste,kaari fry was a bit too deep fried that at times gave the a tinge of bitterness.Kakka thoran wasnt up to the expected levels.Kalanchi curry was ok.Konchu fry was a bit too stiff and dry.

View from where they come From......!

Vaidayan

Potbellies in front of Vaidyarude kada

It was intresting to note that the there was no separate billing/fixed rates for the individual items and a reasonable amount would be told to you by Vaidyan at the counter.

Pot bellies picks : Kozhuva fry ,Karimeen Fry,Konchu fry.

Whats hot....???

-Must visit place for anyone who loves fish based naadan recipes.Endless choices on fish.
-Good place to drive into,calm, hassle-free....Pathiramanal is 1km from here....ideal place to rest with your tummies, after a hefty lunch!
-Reasonable costs.


Whats not ....??

- Might have to wait at peak times.
-Taste of some of the dishes can be improved; Maapranam shaap curries can be ranked slightly above this.

Rating : 4/5

Verdict : All you fishbuffs should try the vaidyan recipes .