Massaman curry is a local food.
Massaman's flavor dried spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and dried chilies. 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 is “Muslim-style” curry can be made with chicken or beef but not use pork. It is also served with rice or roti.