South Indian Food Known For Its Diverse Flavors, Aromas And Spices

Pritam Saha
May 02, 2023

Payasam

A sweet and creamy dessert made with milk, rice, sugar, and flavored with cardamom and saffron, served hot or cold.

Avial

A colorful and nutritious dish made with mixed vegetables, coconut, and yogurt, served with rice or as a side dish.

Bisi bele bath

A flavorful and aromatic rice dish made with a blend of spices, lentils, and vegetables, served with raita or papad.

Pongal

A creamy and comforting rice and lentil dish cooked with ghee, pepper, cumin, and ginger, served with chutney or sambar.

Rasam

A hot and sour soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, and a blend of spices, served with rice or as a soup.

Sambar

A spicy and tangy lentil soup made with vegetables, tamarind, and a blend of spices, served with rice, idli, or dosa.

Upma

A savory porridge made from semolina, vegetables, and spices, served with coconut chutney or pickle.

Vada

A savory and deep-fried doughnut made from ground lentils and spices, served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Idli

A fluffy and steamed cake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, served with coconut chutney, sambar, and other side dishes.

Dosa

A crispy and savory pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, served with coconut chutney, sambar, and potato filling.

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