--- title: "Pothichoru Kerala Rice Meals: Home-style Food Delivery in Mumbai" description: "Experience authentic Pothichoru in Mumbai. We wrap fiery Kerala curries and red rice in banana leaves for a smoky, traditional meal. Order your Kerala feast today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/naironfireindia/la-carte-kerala-food-delivery/pothichoru-a-meal-wrapped-in-tradition last_updated: 2025-09-26 --- # Pothichoru: Authentic Kerala Rice Meals Delivered in Mumbai Tribe Verified · Authentic Kerala meals delivered across Mumbai By [NairOnFire](https://mytribe.in/naironfireindia) · Food delivery across Mumbai Metropolitan Area · ₹250 Per Plate (Shareable) (estimate) Part of [À La Carte Kerala Food Delivery](https://mytribe.in/naironfireindia/la-carte-kerala-food-delivery). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/naironfireindia/la-carte-kerala-food-delivery/gallery) We wrap the soul of Kerala in fire-wilted banana leaves. Every Pothichoru is a complete, home-style meal, packed hot to lock in that distinct smoky aroma and traditional flavour. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This is Kerala’s best-kept secret, the Pothichoru. Hot red rice mingling with the banana leaf, a little bit of spice, and ginger chutney make for a beautiful life. It's simple, sustainable, and seriously delicious.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ac6c627-7d7b-4755-92b2-035606c353a8) - ![A Pothichoru is a culinary gem, both traditional and relevant. From the drama of unwrapping the banana leaf to the explosion of flavours inside, every bite is a journey back home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9bf84e5d-f55b-44cd-998b-ae9a1dceff8a) - [Video: This is our special Iftar Pothichoru, a Mappila and Travancore crossover. It features smoky, spice-laden meats, fragrant ghee rice, and the surprise punch of mango pickle and Muthira chutney, all wrapped in a banana leaf.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d17ec928-a7e1-409e-b51f-cecf1326a791) - [Video: Our Syrian Christian Pothichoru is a Christmas special. The vegetarian version features Pineapple Pulisseri and cowpea olarth, while the non-veg version adds a bold Buff Pepper Fry and yummy Buff Cutlet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ab4d345-0422-4db4-98d1-9a49da1ba68e) - [Video: A classic vegetarian Pothichoru, packed with red rice, sambar, aloo mezhukkupuratti, cabbage thoran, and inji puli. It's a wholesome one-pot meal, served with moru and papadum for a complete experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8b9daca-a206-43d4-8831-5862dcfb8080) - [Video: For Mother's Day, I created a special Pothichoru in memory of my Amma. It's packed with all her favourites, like Mambhazha Pulisseri and yam stir-fry, as a way of saying thank you to all the mothers out there.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/494bd6de-a688-4626-9517-03f7d44af256) - [Video: The banana leaf in a Pothichoru isn't just for packaging. When hot food is placed on it, the leaf releases polyphenols, which are great antioxidants. It’s a true amalgamation of science and tradition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f23a9827-fbd6-4781-a3c2-cc3bcb42fb6b) - [Video: This is our Amma's Pothichoru, a special for you. It's filled with steaming hot rice, Mambhazha Pulisseri, red amaranth thoran, and yam stir-fry, all rested to let the flavours meld into a mélange of awesome taste.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f699eed-f337-48eb-a22c-bf3ee30bb8f6) - ![In gifting others, we lift ourselves. We believe in gifting a Pothi, a parcel packed with wholesomeness, home-style flavours, and a lot of love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd07d8d9-803c-4eb5-80b0-3df9d1eba30b) ## About Pothichoru: A Meal Wrapped in Tradition When we pack your Pothichoru, we do it the traditional way by wilting the banana leaf over an open flame first. This makes the leaf pliable and releases natural polyphenols that act as antioxidants, while the residual heat keeps your rice, curry, and sides moist and flavourful for hours. The Pothichoru is more than just a meal; it is a memory wrapped in a leaf. In Kerala, it is the quintessential packed lunch—a wholesome, one-pot experience that blends the fiery heat of the coast with the comfort of home. We start with a base of Kerala Matta rice, known for its nutty texture and high fibre, steamed inside the banana leaf so every grain absorbs the smoky, earthy essence of the wrapping. We then add a medley of sides: a dry vegetable thoran, a roasted mezhukkupuratti, tangy inji puli, and a classic pickle. Depending on your choice, we add protein—like a punchy Buff Pepper Roast, a creamy Syrian Christian stew, or a simple, comforting egg roast. Because we deliver across the Mumbai Metropolitan Area, we have adapted this tradition for the urban palate without losing its soul. It is a 'no-reheat' meal that stays fresh and delicious even hours after packing. Whether you are ordering a vegetarian Sadya-style meal or a hearty Mappila-style feast, you get a balance of flavours—sweet, spicy, tangy, and savoury—that defines a true Kerala lunch. We focus on the small details that make a difference: the right spice mix, the quality of coconut oil, and the specific way the leaf is tied to keep everything intact. It is authentic food for those days when you need a little bit of home, no matter where you are in the city. ## About NairOnFire We traded the suit-and-tie life to bring the real taste of Kerala's kitchens to Mumbai. We cook exactly how our families did back home, using heirloom recipes, hand-ground spices, and zero shortcuts. It is the food we crave, served with all the warmth and spice we grew up on. 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