There is no denying that the world of Indian cuisine is as diverse as the nation itself. In the diverse range of cuisines available, South Indian cuisine is one of the most loved cuisines in the world. The cuisine is not only popular in India but has a special place in the hearts of people all over the world. To experience the authentic flavors of the cuisine, you will find a wide range of restaurants that offer South Indian food in Edison and allow you to immerse yourself in the unique spices and flavors of the dishes of South India. 

But the question is what are the top dishes of the cuisine, especially if you are someone who is yet to try the dishes of the cuisine? Whenever we think of South Indian cuisine, Dosa and Idli are the dishes that come to our minds. But the cuisine ha smooch more to offer than these dishes. Let’s explore some of the top dishes that you should try out.

Meen Pollichathu

It is one of the most loved dishes in Kerala and it is one of the must-try dishes of the cuisine. It is made up of karimeen or pearlfish that can be easily found in Kerala. Along with this, the blend of onion and tomato is used gently on the fish before it gets sealed in the leaf of a banana and is cooked. The dish is often served with rice that lets you truly enjoy the dish.

Poriyal

Poriyal means fried and the dish is known with different names in different regions of South India. For instance, Palaya in Karnataka, Vepudu in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and in Kerala, it is known as Mezhukupuratti. To cook this dish, you need chopped vegetables along with a combination of different spaces such as mustard seeds, onions, black lentils and different vegetables, you can also make use of red chilies, turmeric and coriander to enhance the overall flavor of the dish. In Tamil Nadu, coconut is a very common ingredient, in any way, poriyal is a great side dish that you can enjoy with rice, rasam, sambar and yogurt.

Chemmeen Curry

Try out the tangy flavors of this dish that will take you to the lively ambiance of Kerala. The inclusion of mangoes adds a new taste to the dish and the use of coconut milk enhances the overall flavor of the dish. Like most of the curries of South Indian cuisine, you can pair it with rice or appam. It is most often enjoyed in the afternoon. 

Pandi Curry

Pandi curry is one of the most loved dishes of Coorg which is a famous vacation spot for many people. If you are in the location, you cannot miss out on the dish as it will make your trip more memorable. This has a very unique flavor of Kachampuli which takes the dish to a whole new level. Apart from that, you can also make use of tamarind to get a similar flavor. In this dish, the meat is first cooked and then spices are added to it and to truly enjoy the dish, you can accompany it with Akki roti.  

Gongura Mutton Curry

This mutton curry is one of the most loved and simple dishes that comes from Andhra Pradesh and is best paired with rice. To make this dish, Gongura leaves are used to cook the mutton. The recipe of the dish is not very complex and is not high in spice levels like other curries. Like most of the dishes of Indian cuisine, the recipe of the dish can vary from region to region. You can easily find this dish in your nearby NJ South Indian restaurants. 

Ambur Biryani

If you know what biryani is, you must be aware of the world-famous Hyderabadi biryani, then you should try Ambur biryani. Unlike most of the biryanis of Indian cuisine, this biryani makes use of short-grain rice and is cooked with a fusion of red chili and spices such as cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. It also involves the use of herbs such as coriander and mint, the dish is often served with a wide range of accompaniments like yogurt, raita or eggplant curry.