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12 South Indian Lunch Recipes
Last Updated : 23 January, 2025
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South Indian Lunch Recipes | What South Indian's have for lunch |
South Indian cuisine is renowned for its vibrant flavors, aromatic spices, and diverse vegetarian options. A typical South Indian lunch often consists of a combination of the following dishes:
lemon rice recipe | South Indian lemon rice | chitranna rice |
lemon rice recipe | South Indian lemon rice | chitranna rice
Rice:
- Sambar: A lentil-based curry with a tangy and spicy flavor.
- Rasam: A thin, tangy soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, and spices.
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- Puliyodarai: A tangy rice dish made with tamarind and vegetables.
- Biryani: A flavorful rice dish cooked with spices and often includes vegetables.
Roti:
- Idli: Steamed rice and lentil cakes.
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Idli
- Dosa: Thin, crispy crepes made from fermented batter.
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Sada Dosa
- Uttapam: A thick pancake made from fermented batter and often topped with vegetables or spices.
Side Dishes:
- Chutney: A variety of chutneys made with coconut, mint, tomato, or other ingredients.
- Sambar: A lentil-based curry that can also be served as a side dish.
- Raita: A yogurt-based condiment made with cucumbers or vegetables.
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Cucumber Pachadi
- Pappadam: Crispy lentil wafers.
Sweets:
- Payasam: A sweet rice pudding made with milk, sugar, and spices.
paal payasam recipe | South Indian rice kheer | Kerala style paal payasam |
paal payasam recipe | South Indian rice kheer | Kerala style paal payasam |
- Mysore Pak: A sweet fudge made with gram flour, ghee, and sugar.
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Mysore pak | soft mysore pak recipe | Indian sweet mysore pak | easy homemade mysore pak recipe |
- Sevaiyan Kheer: A vermicelli pudding made with milk, sugar, and cardamom.
South Indian lunches are often characterized by their balance of flavors, textures, and nutritional value. The combination of rice, roti, and a variety of side dishes provides a complete and satisfying meal. Additionally, the use of fresh vegetables, spices, and traditional cooking methods ensures that South Indian lunches are both delicious and healthy.
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