6 South Indian curries that will become your absolute favourite

When it comes to mouth-watering curries, South India indeed has a long list of eclectic dishes that woo us with their unique flavours. From prawn and chicken curry to lamb and even vegetable curry, these curries will impress both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. If you too are a fan of South Indian cuisine, these curries are just for you. So, make sure you go through these delightful curries and bookmark them for the next time.

Coming right from the Malabar region, Kerala Prawn Curry will tantalize your taste buds with the plethora of flavours it offers. People who are fond of seafood might have tried this curry before and know how delicious it tastes. Marinated prawns are cooked in coconut paste, onions, chillies, ginger-garlic, shallots and fenugreek seeds. Addition of tamarind pulp gives the curry the perfect tangy taste and a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves act like a cherry on the top.

Andhra style chicken curry is made with a mix of spices like bay leaf, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, along with sauteed onions, ginger garlic and green chillies. Adding cashew paste is a must in this curry to give the special Andhra touch to the recipe. Lastly, chicken masala, kasoori methi, garam masala and dhaniya powder are added to make the recipe more flavourful.

The speciality of this dish is that the chicken pieces are cooked in a combination of tamarind pulp and coconut milk which gives it a rich flavour. Various spices like cumin seeds, fennel seeds, red chillies, coriander powder, fenugreek seeds, peppercorn, ginger-garlic, onions, tomatoes and grated coconut also go in the preparation of the masala.

A popular curry from the state of Kerala which is made during the festival of Onam, Avial Curry is a finger-licking curry which is best paired with rice. Several veggies like drumsticks, carrots, green beans and pumpkin are added to the dish. Apart from the usual spices, yogurt and coconut milk are added to give a thick texture and mild tangy flavour. Vegetarians need to bookmark this tempting recipe for sure.

This curry is indeed a delight for all non-veg lovers. Gongura Mamsam is basically a combination of cinnamon, cardamom, onions, garlic and chilli, along with the special gongura leaves. Boiled lamb is added to this masala and a tadka of curry leaves is added to make the dish more flavourful.

Last but not the least, Chicken Chettinad. Made with a special blend of spices, this dish derives its unique flavour from a combination of different spices grinded together to make Chettinad masala. Coconut paste and curry leaves added to the dish gives it the typical South Indian touch. The marinated chicken cooked with all these ingredients gives a flavourful dish which will leave you craving for more.