9 Delicious Non-Vegetarian South Indian Dishes To Try

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1. Chicken Chettinad:

This is a famous dish from Tamil Nadu, where chicken pieces are coated with a mixture of freshly ground spices — black pepper, fennel seeds, and coconut — and then stewed to perfection.

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2. Kerala Karimeen Fry:

Karimeen, or pearl spot fish, is a dish in which the fish is marinated with red chilli paste, turmeric, and spices, and then pan-fried till golden brown and crisp.

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3. Aila Curry:

This Kerala-style fish curry is made from the freshest of mackerel; it is cooked slowly in a clay pot with the goodness of coconut milk and the tangy Kudampuli.

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4. Prawns Kuzhambu:

A Tamil Nadu speciality made from fresh prawns submerged in thick, spicy, tangy tamarind gravy.

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5. Kheema with Coconut Curry:

Mouth-watering minced meat curry with a simple preparation but made rich and fragrant with coconut milk; it is best served with rice, dosa, or parotta.

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6. Kerala Chicken Roast:

Chicken pieces marinated with spices and then fried to a golden brown. This dish smothered in coconut milk with onions and tomatoes is slowly cooked till a rich-flavoured gravy is formed on a plate for appam or parotta.

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7. Payyoli Chicken Fry:

It is the most popular roadside dish from North Kerala. This dish tastes even better due to the darker, crispier outer layer.

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8. Squid Curry:

For those who love a rich and aromatic gravy, squid curry is an excellent choice. The squid is cooked with coconut milk, spices, and vegetables, giving it a creamy texture and bold taste.

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9. Naadan Crab Masala:

This Kerala-style crab curry is packed with flavours from fresh local spices. The crab is cooked until the shell turns orange, absorbing all the aromatic masala.

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