16 of the Best Food You Can Taste in South India

Chicken Chettinad

Chicken Chettinad comes from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, a state at the tip of the Indian subcontinent. The chicken is marinated in yogurt, turmeric and a mixture of red chillies, coconut poppy seeds, onions and garlic. It's typically garnished with coriander and served with rice or paratha, a type of bread popular in the region. 

Avial

Avial is a dish referenced in 7th century Indian poetry. It’s especially popular in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and a great option for getting in your daily vegetables. Avial is a mix of more than a dozen vegetables and coconut. Typical vegetabls for avial are carrots, green beans and moringa.