8 South Indian Curries All Seafood Lovers Must Try!

1. Chettinad Meen Kuzhambu (Tamil Nadu)

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2. Meen Moilee (Kerala)

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3. Andhra Royyala Iguru (Andhra Pradesh)

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4. Goan Fish Curry (Konkani Coast)

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5. Mangalorean Bangude Gassi (Karnataka)

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6. Karimeen Pollichathu (Kerala)

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7. Nellore Chepala Pulusu (Andhra Pradesh)

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8. Crab Sukka (Karnataka)

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