8 South Indian Dishes You Must Try

Zee Media Bureau
Dec 01, 2023

Dosa

A staple in South Indian cuisine, dosa is a thin, crispy pancake made from fermented rice and urad dal batter. It is typically served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Idli

Soft and fluffy, idli is a steamed rice cake made from fermented rice and urad dal batter. It is often served with coconut chutney and sambar and is a popular breakfast option.

Sambhar

A flavorful and tangy lentil-based stew, sambhar is made with toor dal (split pigeon peas), vegetables, and a unique blend of spices. It is a common accompaniment to rice, dosa, and idli.

Rasam

Rasam is a spicy and tangy soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, and a variety of spices. It is often consumed as a soup or mixed with rice. Rasam is believed to have digestive and medicinal properties.

Uttapam

Similar to dosa, uttapam is a thick pancake made with a fermented batter of rice and urad dal. It is topped with various ingredients like onions, tomatoes, and green chilies before cooking, giving it a unique flavor.

Bisi Bele Bath

This is a traditional Karnataka dish, a spicy and flavorful rice-based dish cooked with toor dal, vegetables, tamarind, and a special spice blend. It's often garnished with ghee and served hot.

Hyderabadi Biryani

Hyderabadi Biryani is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish cooked with basmati rice, meat (usually chicken or mutton), and aromatic spices. It is known for its unique cooking style and is often accompanied by raita.

Coconut Chutney

A common accompaniment to many South Indian dishes, coconut chutney is made with grated coconut, green chilies, and roasted Bengal gram. It adds a refreshing and mildly spicy flavor to dosa, idli, and other snacks.

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