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South Indian Dishes Named After Cities

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The use of different types of spices and coconut oil in the cuisine of Southern India is prominent. Here are some South Indian dishes that are named after cities.

Hyderabadi Biryani

It is one of the quintessential dishes of the Southern part of India. It is cooked after blending some boiled Basmati rice, with a layer of spices, onions, marinated, pieces of chicken, and some fresh coriander and mint leaves. One of the most important ingredients in a Hyderabadi biryani is a lot of Kashmiri saffron.

Chettinad Chicken

Chettinad chicken is made by marinating chicken with some yoghurt, freshly ground, spices, curry leaves, and shredded coconut, and is cooked in a very spicy and heavy gravy.

Coorgi Pandi Curry

A Coorgi pandi curry is a famous dish from Karnataka. It is a type of pork curry. The dish has a special touch of corgi spices and is also made by heavily using vinegar.

Andhra Pulihora

Andhra pulihora is a famous dish that is from Andhra Pradesh. The dish is made from an amalgamation of ingredients like tamarind paste, spices, curry, leaves, peanuts, and some boiled rice. It can be easily called the South Indian version of poha.

Malabar Parotta

It is a type of flatbread or paratha that is extremely flaky and has a delicate crust. It is layered and is made from refined flour, water, and some vegetable oil. Then it is cooked in a pan with a little bit of oil so that it is perfectly crunchy.

Mangalore Buns

Mangalore buns are sweet and fluffy and are famous in Mangalore Karnataka. These are made from mashed bananas, yoghurt, sugar, and some all-purpose flour.

Mysore Masala Dosa

The name of the dosa is from the city of Mysore in Karnataka. It is like a crepe that has a stuffing of some potatoes and spices and is served with some coconut and mint chutney.