"Kallummakkaya" (mussels) curry, "Irachi Puttu" ("Irachi" means meat), parottas (soft flatbread), "Pathiri" (a type of rice pancake) and ghee rice are some of the other specialties. The characteristic use of spices is the hallmark of Mappila cuisine. spices like black pepper, cardamom and clove are used profusely. The Malabar version of Biryani, popularly known as "Kuzhi Mandi" in Malayalam is another popular item, which has an influence from Yemen. Various varieties of Biriyani's like "Thalassery Biriyani", "Kannur Biriyani", "Kozhikode Biriyani" and "Ponnani Biriyani" are prepared by the Mappila community.