Traditional Pork Curry, Kodagu

About Traditional Pork Curry, Kodagu

Besides its hilly landscape, lush coffee plantations, and cool weather, Coorg is the most famous for its traditional Kodava Pandi (Pahnn-dhi) Curry or simply Pork Curry.

This rich-looking fiery dish has a unique taste because of the Kodava style vinegar, also known as Kachampuli, invented by the Coorgis. Other ingredients that enhance its taste are cinnamon, cloves, cumin, mustard, methi, and curry leaves.

The pork that you use must be of good quality, with all its fat intact. For meat to cook perfectly, it must not be pressure cooked but slow-cooked on a medium flame. The best accompaniments to this curry are kadambattu (rice balls) and akki roti (rice breads).

Best Time to Visit Traditional Pork Curry, Kodagu

Coorg, often referred to as Scotland of India, is an all-year-round destination famous for its pleasant and misty weather. However, October to March are the best months to visit this beautiful place.

This is when the monsoons end and the mountains, vast plantations, and meadows are bathed in swathes of green. This time is perfect to trek and explore the outdoor attractions like waterfalls, streams, and valleys.

This chilly weather is also the best time to try the spicy and tangy pork curry, the signature dish of Coorg.

Places to Visit and Things to Do in & near Traditional Pork Curry, Kodagu

1. Folksy Food

More than a restaurant, Folksy Food is an experience! A small charming place with just 4 tables, this is where locals and tourists go for their fill of traditional pork curry. Run by an affable couple, this is where you get closest to the taste of home.

Unlike the commercial establishments, here you will be welcomed by smiles and conversations as you settle down to a heavenly pork curry and jasmine flavoured rice. Don’t miss to try the succulent and delicately flavoured mackerel, chicken, and the vegetarian koot curry.

These dishes here are made using the freshest local ingredients and with just a hint of nutty coconut flavour.

Location: RT Complex, Omkareshwara Road, Madikeri, Coorg.

Timings: Every day (except Sunday) 10:00 am to 4: 00 pm.

Price: Approximately Rs. 500 for two people.

2. Coorg Cuisine

Coorg cuisine is one of those cosy restaurants that make you feel welcome the moment you step inside. The place’s walls are adorned with pictures of legendary Coorg figures, traditional weapons, and handicrafts.

Run by a local, it is famous for sticking to the original Coorg rather than serving foods from other places. The pork curry here is rustic and intensely flavoured and tastes delicious with fresh rice. Other things that you must try here are mutton fry and bamboo shoots pork curry.

Enjoy these with the lightly flavoured rice balls and akki roti. Wash it all down with a delicious juice of Passion fruit, sourced from the local orchards.

Location: Main Bus Stand Road, Opposite the Post Office, Stuart Hill, Madikeri, Coorg.

Timings: Every day 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm, and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Price: Approximately Rs. 500 for two people.

3. Taste of Coorg

Another nondescript but extremely popular place to try one of the best pork curries in Coorg is Taste of Coorg. As the name suggests, the food is as authentically flavoured as it gets. The pork curry is the best selling item available in chilly and curry variants.

Try it with neer dosa or rice balls. Make sure you reach well in time as this place, with its 6 tables, fills up quickly around lunchtime. Also try the tangy sambar with rice, onion pakoras, and filter coffee.

Location: KEB Road, CMC Building, Madikeri, Coorg.

Timings: Every day 11:00 am to 8:30 pm.

Price: Approximately Rs. 450 for two people.

4. Abeo’s Kitchen

One of the few restaurants in Coorg to experiment with pork, Abeo’s Kitchen is loved especially by the younger crowds. They throng the place for pork noodles, pork momos, pork fried rice, and bacon-pork pasta.

However, their signature dish still remains the rustic & tender pork curry perfectly flavoured with kachampuli vinegar and has peppery undertones. Enjoy this with rice balls or akki roti.

Location: 7/73, SH27, Mahadevpet, Madikeri, Coorg.

Timings: Every day from 10:30 am to 10:00 pm.

Price: Approximately Rs. 300 for two people.

5. East End Hotel

The 5-decade-old East End Hotel has still managed to retain its Victorian charm. Its antique look, high ceilings, and open courtyard seating make it one of the best dining places in Coorg.

The place doesn’t serve much of Kodava food but is famous for its mutton biryani, chicken curry, and meatballs. Don’t forget to try keema-filled dosas or the simple masala dosa.

Location: Behind East End petrol pump, General Thimayya Road, SH 88, Madikeri, Coorg.

Timings: Every day 7:30 am to 10:30 am
12:45 pm to 3:30 pm
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Price: Approximately Rs. 700 for two people.