These hidden South Indian curries deserve a try!

The subtle flavor and creaminess of coconut milk slowly cooked with a zing of age-old spices along with a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves redefines the simplicity and richness of South Indian curries .Interestingly, when it comes to South Indian cuisine, our palates are familiar with just two or three popular delicacies that we have been indulging in for ages. Well, if you feel the same, then let’s take you through a culinary journey to the hidden culinary treats of South Indian cuisine.


Chemmeen Pollichathu
Chemmeen Pollichathu is a delicious South Indian dish that is prepared with prawns, ginger, garlic, coconut milk, curry leaves and a melange of spices. If you love South Indian food or seafood, then you must try this recipe! This delicacy is made by marinating the prawns with spices, ginger garlic and chili paste. Wrapped in a banana leaf and cooked in steam for 10-15 minutes. In the meantime, a creamy curry is made with veggies, spices, herbs and coconut milk. Then the prawns are added, mixed and served hot with rice.


Gongura Mamsam
Gongrura Mamsam is a classic meat delicacy made with aromatic spices like cinnamon and cardamom cooked with onions, garlic and green chillies with Gongura leaves and mutton.


Gutti Vankaya curry
This delicious and creamy recipe hails from the Andhra cuisine. This delicious eggplant curry is made by stuffing a spiced mixture of peanuts, dry coconut and sesame seeds in the slit brinjals. Then a nice thick curry is prepared with onions, spices, ginger and garlic, and to add a punch of tang, tamarind extracts are added to the curry. Served with steamed rice, this curry is perfect for special occasions.


Meen Murringakka Curry
Fish in South India is known as "meen," and it is impossible to imagine a South Indian feast without a mouthwatering fish curry. This traditional fish recipe hails from Kerala and is often served with steamed rice and appam.Made with fresh sardines (fish), ginger, garlic, tamarind, curry leaves and some whole spices. This flavorful curry is a treat for spice lovers.


Chinna Vengaya Puli Kuzhambu
This traditional South Indian curry is made with delicious baby onions. Made with sambhar powder, jaggery, tamarind water, methi seeds and sesame seeds. The thick creamy and tangy curry is a delicious treat served with rice, appam or plain dosa.