10 Lesser-Known South Indian Dishes to Savor This Monsoon 

03 /JULY/ 2025

Kappa Meen Curry  

A rich Kerala dish, Kappa Meen Curry is a combination of boiled and mashed tapioca (kappa) flavored with turmeric, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and coconut oil, accompanied by a hot fish curry. 

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Pazham Pori  

These golden banana fritters are prepared by coating overripe bananas in a slightly sweet maida (flour) batter and deep-frying to a crisp. 

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Meen Pollichathu  

This aromatic fish dish involves marinated fish, usually pearl spot or pomfret, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed or pan-roasted. 

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Pesarattu  

Pesarattu is a green gram dosa loaded with protein, cylindrical in shape and usually filled with upma for texture and taste.

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Gongura Pachadi  

This hot, sour chutney prepared using gongura (sorrel leaves) is an Andhra favorite. 

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Punugulu  

These are crispy fritters prepared using leftover idli or dosa batter. Crunchy outside and airy inside, Punugulu are a popular street food snack served with spicy ginger or peanut chutneys.

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Royyala Vepudu  

This dry prawn fry is an intensely spicy, flavorful recipe prepared from small prawns sautéed in a mixture of local spices and curry leaves.

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Ulava Charu  

Ulava Charu is a rich, earthy stew of horse gram, long-cooked with tamarind, garlic, and spices. 

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Muttaikose Poriyal  

This simple yet delicious cabbage stir-fry is prepared using shredded cabbage, turmeric, mustard seeds, urad dal, and fresh coconut grated. 

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Pachakari Stew  

A lightly spiced vegetable stew, Pachakari Stew is prepared from a mix of vegetables cooked in coconut milk, spices with black pepper, curry leaves, and ginger. 

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