There are two main types of toddy (kallu) in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, namely tāḍi kallu (Telugu: తాటికల్లు) (from Toddy Palmyra trees) and īta kallu (Telugu: ఈతకల్లు) (from silver date palms).
Kerala’s landscape is dotted with quaint toddy shops, where a unique beverage, the Kerala “ Kallu ” which became modern coconut vodka reigns supreme. This mildly alcoholic concoction contains around eight per cent alcohol.
From Palm To Palate: The Kerala "Kallu" That Became Modern Coconut Vodka
You will hear multiple names for Toddy in Kerala - Palm Wine, Palm Toddy and Kallu which are in essence all the product of different species of palm trees like Palmyra, coconut palms etc.
Palm wine, often referred to as “toddy” or “kallu,” is a traditional beverage enjoyed in many tropical regions around the world. Palm wine is popular in Asian and African countries and South America, where the temperatures are hot and humid.
Fresh kallu is sweet and barely alcoholic. Left longer, it ferments stronger. The drink has been part of Kerala culture for centuries, long before beer or spirits arrived. The shops serving it are social institutions. Men gather here after work. Conversations happen. News gets shared.
Sipping Kallu by the Backwaters: The Authentic Toddy Shop Culture of ...
Kallu, the Malayalam term for toddy, is a mildly alcoholic beverage made from palm tree sap. With a milky appearance and a light, faintly fizzy body, toddy has a complex flavour profile—slightly sweet with a subtle fruity undertone that turns sourer, tangier and stronger as the day passes.
Learn how to make Kerala Kallu, a traditional homemade coconut toddy, in this easy recipe video. This popular Kerala drink is a fermented coconut beverage that's both refreshing and flavourful.