7 Interesting South Indian Rice-Based Foods

Dimpy Bhatt
Oct 03, 2024

Idlis

Steamed rice cakes are a light, fluffy breakfast option, while idlis, a traditional South Indian dish, are served with sambar and chutney.

Dosa

Enjoy crispy, golden, and delicious fermented rice and lentil crepes, served with sambar, chutney, and podi for a complete meal.

Sannas

Goa-style steamed cakes, typically made with rice and coconut milk, are typically served with chicken or beef curries.

Pongal

Tamil Nadu's warm rice and lentil porridge, seasoned with cumin, pepper, and ginger, is often served with sambar and chutney.

Akki Roti

A crispy rice flour flatbread from Karnataka, often served with avocado, chutney, and a bit of butter.

Kerala Style Rice Puttu

Kerala steamed rice cakes are often accompanied by kadala curry, a type of chickpea curry, and papadum.

Thalassery Biryani

Kerala cuisine offers a fragrant, tasty rice-based meal seasoned with spices, meat or shellfish, and a touch of coconut milk.

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