Kaalan in Coimbatore: A Tangy Yogurt-and-Banana Curry

A tangy curry made from yogurt and raw bananas -- creamy in texture with a distinctly sour profile, unlike typical South Indian curries. This is one of Kongunadu cuisine's defining vegetarian dishes, and it's best found fresh at street stalls rather than at a sit-down restaurant.

Oppanakara Street -- The Best Street Version

Widely cited as the best street-food version of this dish in the city.

Gandhipuram Stalls -- The Alternative

Also well-regarded specifically for kaalan, fresh and flavorful, if Oppanakara Street isn't on your route.