Massaman curry is a local food.
Massaman's flavor dried spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and dried chilies than to the owes more typical fresh Thai spices like lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, making it unusual amongst Thai curries. The inclusion of these dried spices reveal the influence of Malay and Indian cooking on this curry, which originated in the South of Thailand. This “Muslim-style” curry can be made with chicken or beef but not use pork. It is also served with rice or roti.