From Kolhapuri Chicken to Laal Maas: 10 spicy meat dishes from India

By Akanksha
August 20, 2025

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10 spicy meat dishes from India

India is known for its diversity, and food is that one thing that unites the nation with taste, flavours and culinary legacies. Indian cuisine is known for its rich and flavoursome meat delicacies, an

Kolhapuri Chicken (Maharashtra)

Kolhapuri Chicken is known for its bold and fiery flavours that boast of the region's culinary heritage.This Maharashtrian style meat recipe is made with a special Kolhapuri masala that includes dry c

Rajasthani Laal Maas (Rajasthan)

Laal Maas is a traditional mutton curry known for its deep red colour, thanks to Mathania red chillies. The dish is slow-cooked in yogurt and spices and is extremely spicy. Traditionally, it was a hun

Chettinad Pepper Chicken (Tamil Nadu)

Chettinad Pepper Chicken is a meat dish that hails from Tamil Nadu’s Chettinad region and is loaded with black pepper, making it spicy without being overly red. The meat is cooked with freshly ground

Gongura Mutton (Telangana)

A spicy and tangy mutton curry made using gongura (sorrel) leaves. The sourness of the leaves paired with hot red chilli paste creates a sharp, powerful flavour. Gongura Mutton is a classic in Telanga

Kerala Mutton Fry (Kerala)

Mutton Sukha or Mutton fry is a classic meat dish from Kerala, which is prepared with coconut slices, black pepper, curry leaves and Kerala-style garam masala. The meat is cooked till dark brown and c

Sukka (Mangalorean Style)

Sukka also known as Kori Sukka, this dry chicken dish from Karnataka’s coastal region combines grated coconut, curry leaves and Byadagi red chillies. It’s spicy but balanced by the sweetness of coconu

Naga bamboo shoot curry

This Naga specialty is known for its natural heat from Raja mircha (ghost chilli) or local spicy chillies. The is slow-cooked with bamboo shoot juice, which adds a unique sour and sharp taste. The dis

Assamese Masor Tenga with Bhut Jolokia (Assam)

A spicy fish curry made with tangy tomato or lemon, but what makes it fiery is the addition of Bhut Jolokia (ghost chilli), one of the hottest chillies in the world. This variation is rare but popular

Pork Vindaloo (Goa)

This Portuguese-influenced Goan dish is known for its tangy, spicy, vinegar-based curry. Pork is marinated in vinegar, garlic, ginger and lots of red chillies, then cooked with spices. The vinegar and

Andhra Chicken Curry (Andhra Pradesh)

Andhra Chicken Curry also known as Kodi Kura, this curry is famous for its generous use of red chillies, pepper and curry leaves. The gravy is thick and hot, often made with onions and tomatoes, and h

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