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Taste The Traditional Flavour Of Kodagu Cuisine In Coorg

Coorg is one of the most beautiful locations of south India that has the most beautiful scenery to offer to its visitor. Coorg carries with itself the cultural and tradition of the Kodagu people who were the main traditional residents of the area. The beauty of Coorg lies in the traditional culture of the Kodagu people, which is the main tourist theme of Coorg.

The Kodagu people were mainly the cultivators of coffee and pepper with a penchant for hunting. This aspect has its importance in the cuisine and culture of Kodagu.  Also, the Kodagu people were hunters and therefore unlike most of the South Indian cuisines the Kodagu people have a flair for non-vegetarian food. As they were cultivators of pepper, their cuisines will have a touch of fresh spice, which makes the flavours of their delicacies unmatched.

What are the most famous dishes of the Kodagu Cuisine in Coorg?

What is a must taste of the Kodagu cuisine:

Pandhi curry or panda curry- This is the traditional and special pork dish served with akki roti or roti made from rice and kadambuttu or rice dumpling. This is a must on all special occasions in Coorg and make sure to taste it when in Coorg.

Bamboo shoot curry- This is the most traditional cuisine made during the monsoon by the people of the region. The bamboo shoot is kept frozen and marinated all throughout the year and then the hard outer layer is peeled and the inner soft part is cooked. Served with rice, this should not be missed when tasting the cuisines of Coorg.

Koli curry- This is basically a chicken curry and coconut being one of the chief ingredients in its cooking and the amazing mixture of spices and coconut can give the most unmatched flavour.

The Kadambuttu or the rice dumpling is the most common dish used by the people of Coorg on all occasions. The people of Coorg love rice, and they include rice in almost all sort of preparation and Kadambuttu is one of the best rice dishes that tastes the best with Pandhi and koli curry. Even Akki roti is made of rice that is one of the most popular breakfasts of the people of the region.

About Club Mahindra Stay in Coorg


Club Mahindra Coorg | Image source: splendidcoorg.com


Club Mahindra Coorg is one of the most sought after resorts that provide the perfect staying option in Coorg. The resort enchant its guests and encourage them to revisit the ancient Kodagu culture again and again. The interior and the ambience of the resort carries with it the culture and design and living pattern of the Kodagu people.

The hotel provides all the luxurious amenities you can think of and the hotel also provides you to enjoy the Coorg cuisine along with the other cuisines of the world.

Revisit the ancient living style of the Kodagu people with a stay at Club Mahindra - Madikeri in Coorg.