108 Delicious South Indian Non Vegetarian Recipes (Chicken, Mutton & Fish )

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India is such a vast continent with an equally vast culinary heritage. Apart from the wide varieties of vegetarian dishes, India also has some mouthwatering non vegetarian Dishes that are full of flavour. When it comes to South Indian Non vegetarian Recipes, you can find that there are many delicacies of seafood, chicken and mutton. 

South Indian states include the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana as well as the union territories of Pondicherry, Lakshadweep and Andaman. These states are surrounded by sea and have a vast coastline and hence you will find many mouthwatering seafood dishes. 

Along with the cuisine and recipes of South Indian states, we have also included the recipes of Goa in this article. Goan Non vegetarian recipes are influenced by the colonists as well as the konkan cuisine and you will find that Goan Non Vegetarian Recipes stand apart. Goan Mackerel Curry Recipe- Bangdyache Hooman is a gravy that you must try. This recipe also uses Kokum and fresh coconut which are classic ingredients found in other South Indian Fish curry recipes of Kerala like the Nadan Meenkari Recipe or Meen Vevichathu Recipe - Kottayam Style Fish Curry. 

Apart from the Fish, fresh Prawns is also quite popular in South India. Prawns are quick to make and you can make them into a curry or pan fry them to make awesome recipes. Chettinad Prawn Curry is a very spicy and delicious gravy version of masala prawn with aromatic spices. Prawns Vindaloo is a popular Goan Dish which is made with a spicy vindaloo paste made up of red chillies, aromatic whole spices and vinegar. Konkani Style Sungta Ambat Aani Tallel Sungta Recipe- Fried Prawns & Curry served with hot steamed rice makes for a wholesome meal. Prawn Ghee Roast is a popular recipe from Mangalore and makes a perfect side to any meal. 

Chettinad Cuisine from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu is gaining popularity across India and the unique blend of spices used in Chettinad cuisine makes every Non Veg dish stand out. Chettinad Dry Pepper Chicken,  Chettinad Kozhi Kuzhambu, Spicy Chettinad Fish Fry Recipe, Chettinad Mutton Chops Kuzhambu Recipe, Chettinad Nandu Varuval Recipe are deliciously spicy recipes that are packed with flavours and is sure to tickle your taste buds. Mutton Kola Urundai Recipe  is another popular Chettinad dish made of melt in your mouth Mutton Keema Balls. 

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana cuisine is generally known for its tangy, hot and spicy taste. There are wide spread flavours in the Non Vegetarian Recipes from these regions. Andhra Style Green Chilli Chicken Recipe, Andhra Chicken Liver Fry Recipe, Gongura Chicken Curry Recipe - Andhra Style Gongura Chicken, Royyala Kura Recipe , Andhra Style Chepa Vepudu Recipe are some of the recipe that you must try. 

So do try out our South Indian Non Vegetarian Recipes that you can make in your kitchen and enjoy on a weekday, weekend or make for your parties and family get togethers. 

1. South Indian Mutton Recipes

2. South Indian Chicken Recipes

3. South Indian Seafood Recipes