By Shireen Jamooji
August 30, 2023
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Coconut curries are a cherished culinary tradition across India, showcasing a symphony of flavours. From the fiery Chicken Rassa of Maharashtra to the mild Kerala Ishtu, here's a taste of 10 delightful coconut-based curries:
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Tender chicken cooked with coconut, curry leaves, and traditional spices, creating this aromatic Tamil dish.
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Succulent prawns bathe in a luscious gravy of coconut milk, turmeric, and green chilies, a Bengali delicacy.
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A Mughlai classic, chicken simmered in a velvety coconut-based sauce with nuts and aromatic spices.
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A delightful Kerala dish of chicken, potatoes, and coconut milk infused with tomatoes and spices.
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Soft paneer cubes in a fiery Mangalorean curry, harmonising coconut, tamarind, and red chilies.
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Mild and comforting, this stew features vegetables or meat cooked in coconut milk, often paired with appam, a South Indian bread.
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A tangy tamarind and coconut rasam from Andhra Pradesh, offering a burst of flavours with traditional South Indian spices.
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A fiery curry with tender chicken pieces in a coconut-spice blend, an integral part of Maharashtrian cuisine.
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The Goan specialty features crab immersed in a rich, fragrant masala of coconut, poppy seeds, and red chilies.
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A mildly spiced coconut milk gravy where fish is poached, allowing the flavours of mango spices, and curry leaves to shine.
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