They worry that if water is also allocated to the brewery, Palakkad—known as the rice bowl of Kerala—may face a situation where rice has to be imported to meet local needs.

There's just something so comforting about a bowl of rice topped with veggies, meat, or even fruit. Plus, having your whole ...

Butadon, which features sliced pork and onions, is a quick donburi (rice bowl) to make, and the recipe varies from cook to cook. I’ve seen versions without onions, for instance. Once the rice is ...