Coorgi Meen Curry

Cauvery river fish curry — freshwater fish (catfish, mahseer, or carp) from the Cauvery river cooked in a coconut milk and kachampuli-based gravy with green chilli, turmeric, and minimal spices. The clarity of river fish and the sharp kachampuli sourness define this curry, which is eaten at festivals and on special occasions in a region more known for its pork than its fish.