Malabar cuisine is a blend of traditional Kerala, Persian, Yemenese and Arab food culture.[107] This confluence of culinary cultures is best seen in the preparation of most dishes.[107] Kallummakkaya (mussels) curry, irachi puttu (irachi meaning meat), parottas (soft flatbread),[107] Pathiri (a type of rice pancake)[107] and ghee rice are some of the other specialties.