When In Kerala, Try These 6 Delicious Local Sweets 

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Sweets In Kerala

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Which To Try?

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1. Ada Pradhaman

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2. Unniyappam

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3. Palada Payasam

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4. Parippu Pradhaman

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5. Chatti Pathiri

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6. Vattayappam

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