Here are 8 popular South Indian curry dishes.

Rasam, A tangy and spicy soup-like curry made with tamarind, tomatoes, and spices.

Chettinad Chicken Curry, A fiery chicken curry from Tamil Nadu, known for its bold flavors and spices.

Sambar, A lentil-based curry with tamarind, vegetables, and spices, often served with rice or idli.

Kerala Fish Curry, A spicy, tangy curry made with coconut milk, tamarind, and fresh fish.

Gongura Mutton, A spicy mutton curry from Andhra Pradesh made with sour sorrel leaves.

Mangalorean Chicken Curry, A rich, coconut-based curry from Karnataka, flavored with local spices.

Kootu, A Tamil Nadu curry made with lentils, vegetables, and coconut, mildly spiced.

Avial, A Kerala dish made with mixed vegetables, coconut, and yogurt, mildly spiced.