Diet
Traditionally, the Nairs were not strict vegetarians, but included fish in their diet, though this was shunned by the higher classes. The love for fish was noted as so strong that it was "often smuggled in." Working class Nair favoured kānji (rice gruel), as did many Malabar Hindus. Pork was also noted as one of their favourite foods, and even high-status Nairs were noted as eating buffalo meat.
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