7 Varieties Of South Indian Rice Recipes You Should Try

Priyanka Soam
Nov 28, 2024

Puliyogare

A rice dish with a unique blend of spices, tamarind, and gingelly oil, is served for festive occasions and temple 'Prasad' in Andhra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Coconut Rice

A mildly flavored mixed rice recipe, sautéed with coconut, cashew nuts, and spices, is perfect for festive occasions and pairs well with Avial or a spicy gravy.

Sambar Satham

A lighter version of Bisi Bele Bath, is a staple in Chennai restaurants, often topped with boondi and ghee, unlike Bengaluru and Mysuru versions.

Sesame Rice

A quick and delicious mixed rice recipe uses white sesame seeds and gingelly oil for flavor, pairs well with brown rice, and is a great quick fix for leftovers.

Lemon Rice

A quick flavourful recipe made by tossing rice, onions, tomatoes, various spices, curry leaves, cumin seeds and top with lemon juice.

Bagara Annam

A perfect accompaniment to chicken or mutton gravies, often cooked with Basmati or Sona Masuri rice, seasoned with coriander and mint leaves.

Brinji Rice

A vegetarian dish in Tamil Nadu, is influenced by Mughal cuisine and preceded biryani. It uses coconut milk and marinated vegetables with spices for a rich flavor.

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