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South Indian Rice recipes


Last Updated : Nov 30,2024



दक्षिण भारतीय चावल - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (South Indian Rice recipes in Hindi)
દક્ષિણ ભારતીય ભાત - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (South Indian Rice recipes in Gujarati)

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We have a large collection of 80 different types of South Indian Rice recipes. Yes, it's clearly evident that South Indian Rice and the different types of South Indian Rice recipes are super popular not only in South India but all across our lovely country. 

Rice is the staple grain in South India. Enjoy our collection of South Indian Rice recipes.

Which are the most popular South Indian Rice recipes?

One of the best Indian comfort foods is Curd Rice. Yes, when you are a bit down then this is the recipe to make. I grew up as a kid having this recipe countless times. Did you know that curd rice is served at the end of a meal in South India!

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curd rice recipe | South Indian curd rice | dahi chawal | thayir sadam

lemon rice recipe is a popular South Indian rice. lemon rice has a nice sour lemon taste. This is a easy and  quick lemon rice recipe made with basic ingredients like lemon juice, boiled rice and Indian spices. Popular South Indian breakfast often is  lemon rice also called  chitranna rice often made with leftover rice.

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Popular in Karnataka is Bisi Bele Bhaat served with lots of ghee.

An evergreen favourite, the Raw Mango Rice is prepared in South Indian homes at least once a week when the mango season is on. A traditional tempering and partially cooked raw mangoes give this rice a tangy flavour and exciting crunch.

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raw mango rice recipe | tangy kachi keri rice | mangai sadam | raw mango rice Indian style | mavinakayi chitranna

coconut rice recipe | South Indian coconut rice | nariyal chawal | easy coconut rice Indian recipe | thengai sadam is a simple rice delicacy made in almost every household in South of India.

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One Dish South Indian Rice Recipe

A traditional one-dish meal from the kitchens of Tamil Nadu, the Sambhar Rice is enjoyed so much by them that it is made on special occasions as well as lazy weekends!

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Did you know South Indian's have rice for Breakfast?

Ven Pongal is South India’s equivalent of the North Indian khichdi. Cooked rice and moong dal are flavoured with ginger, crushed peppercorns and cumin seeds, and garnished with ghee-roasted cashew nuts and curry leaves.

ven pongal recipe | khara pongal | pongal South Indian breakfast recipe

ven pongal recipe | khara pongal | pongal South Indian breakfast recipe

South Indian Rice Recipes for festivals.

Chitranna Rice is a very popular South Indian recipe, which is considered very auspicious and made on festival days as an offering to God. People don’t mind standing in long queues to get their share of Chitranna prasad at temples.

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Healthy South Indian Rice Recipes

sama lemon rice recipe | little millet vegetable lemon rice | healthy barnyard millet lemon rice |  sama lemon rice recipe, also known as barnyard millet lemon rice, is a delightful fusion of the nutty goodness of sama (little millet) and the zesty tang of lemon. It's inspired from a traditional South Indian lemon rice recipe.

sama lemon rice recipe | little millet vegetable lemon rice | healthy barnyard millet lemon ricesama lemon rice recipe | little millet vegetable lemon rice | healthy barnyard millet lemon rice

 

What Souht Indian Rice Recipes are good for the tiffin?

Traditional South Indian fare, and a favourite especially with tamil brahmins, the carrot, cucumber and curd rice is a frequent choice for the ‘tiffin box’!

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Tomato Rice, spicy and tangy rice preparation is ideal for packing in a lunch box, and sure to be enjoyed by young and old alike.

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Other popular South Indian Rice recipes are Peanut Rice and Tamarind Rice.

 

Happy Cooking!


Enjoy our collection of South Indian rice varieties and South Indian Recipes articles below.

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Healthy Lemon Rice
Recipe# 3584
11 Jan 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
healthy lemon rice recipe | quick and easy healthy lemon rice | South Indian style healthy lemon rice | healthy lemon rice side dish | with 15 amazing images. healthy l ....
Tomato Rice ( South Indian Recipes )
Recipe# 32889
28 Nov 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
tomato rice recipe | South Indian style tomato rice | thakkali sadam | with 31 amazing images. tomato rice, a delightful South Indian rice pr ....
Bisi Bele Bhaat
Recipe# 32894
27 Dec 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
This traditional spicy rice dish from karnataka is quite addictive – served piping hot topped with lots of ghee and accompanied by fried papads and a cool raita, it is almost impossible to say no to! improvise by adding field beans, peas, kidney beans or other legumes along with the vegetables, for ....
Coconut Rice, South Indian Coconut Rice
Recipe# 32890
17 Nov 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
coconut rice recipe | South Indian coconut rice | nariyal chawal | easy coconut rice Indian recipe | with 28 amazing images. coconut rice recipe |
Curd Rice, South Indian Curd Rice Recipe
Recipe# 32893
17 Feb 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
curd rice recipe | South Indian curd rice | dahi chawal | thayir sadam | with 20 amazing images. Just like khichdi is to Gujarati, rajma chawal is to Punjabi, the curd rice is to South-Indi ....
Cucumber and Carrot Curd Brown Rice, Low Salt Recipe
Recipe# 42017
24 Feb 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
On a busy day, a simple bowl of curd rice can come to your rescue by satiating your tummy and keeping you fit! We have enhanced the health quotient of this simple South Indian recipe by making it using brown rice rather than white rice. A few low-sodium ....
Coriander Curd Rice
Recipe# 39085
04 Jul 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
coriander curd rice recipe | South Indian coriander curd rice | coriander dahi chawal | with 13 amazing images. A cold bowl of this coriander curd rice works wonders on hot, humid afterno ....
Carrot Cucumber Curd Rice, South Indian Tiffin Recipe
Recipe# 22618
20 Jun 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
carrot cucumber curd rice recipe | South Indian cucumber carrot curd rice | Indian curd rice with carrot | with 24 amazing images. carrot cucumber curd rice recipe | Sou ....
Spinach and Carrot Pulao with Coconut Curry
Recipe# 748
17 Mar 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Chock-full of nutrients and bubbling with flavour, the Spinach and Carrot Rice with Coconut Curry is a tasteful preparation of spinach and carrot rice perked up with a spicy paste, layered with coconut curry, and baked in an oven so the flavours mingle and cause your taste buds to tingle!
Ven Pongal, South Indian Breakfast
Recipe# 32896
17 Jan 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
ven pongal recipe | khara pongal | pongal South Indian breakfast recipe | with 23 amazing images. Ven Pongal is South India’s equivalent of the North Indian khichdi. Cooked rice and moong d ....
Tangy Kachi Keri Rice, Raw Mango Rice
Recipe# 40835
28 Nov 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
raw mango rice recipe | tangy kachi keri rice | mangai sadam | raw mango rice Indian style | mavinakayi chitranna | with 23 amazing images. ra ....
Brinjal Rice
Recipe# 38447
09 Oct 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
brinjal rice recipe | South Indian style brinjal rice | vangi bhaat with homemade spice powder | with 34 amazing images. brinjal rice is a wholesome South Indian style rice made using brin ....
Lemon Rice ( South Indian Recipes )
Recipe# 32891
30 Sep 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
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lemon rice recipe | South Indian lemon rice | chitranna rice | with 22 amazing images. lemon rice recipe is a popular South Indian rice. lemon rice has a nice s ....
Sambar Rice, Sambar Sadam
Recipe# 42181
17 Nov 24

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by Tarla Dalal
sambar rice recipe | sambar sadam | Tamil Nadu sambar sadam | with 35 amazing images. sambar rice recipe is a combination of rice, sambar, vegetables and sambar sadam masala. A traditi ....
South Indian Peanut Rice, Verkadalai Sadam Recipe
Recipe# 42481
09 Mar 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Here’s a zesty rice preparation dominated by the crunch and nutty flavour of peanuts, highlighted by notes of red chilli. Though used in a small quantity, the warm aroma and flavour of sesame seeds is quite notable in the South Indian Peanut Rice. With a mix of awesome flavours, this rice dish i ....
South Indian Mixed Vegetable Khichdi, Low Salt Recipe
Recipe# 42025
24 Aug 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
This South Indian Mixed Vegetable Khichdi is fondly called as ‘kootanchoru’ or ‘kadhamba sadham’ and is often made when there is a family get-together because it is flavoursome and satiating, and makes a convenient one-dish meal. It is loaded with veggies, and the paste gives it a nice mouth-wat ....
Tamarind Rice ( South Indian Recipes )
Recipe# 32895
24 May 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
tamarind rice | South Indian style tamarind rice | pulihora rice | puliyogare rice | chitrannam rice | with 35 amazing images. tamarind rice< ....
Curd Brown Rice
Recipe# 41747
22 Feb 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Curd is probiotic and said to calm the stomach acids. We have made the classic South Indian curd rice using brown rice instead of white rice, as it is better for those suffering from acidity. A tempering of mustard seeds and urad dal adds flavour and cru ....
Vegetables Pulao with Coconut Curry
Recipe# 2219
26 Feb 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
One look at this appetizing dish, and you just cannot resist savouring it immediately. Indeed, what an innovative presentation and what a fantastic flavour! The Vegetables Pulao with Coconut Curry features rice sautéed with colourful veggies, served in the form of a ring that is filled with a cocon ....
South Indian Tava Rice
Recipe# 39164
05 Jul 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Here is a no-fuss meal with a south indian flavour. You will love the aroma and flavour brought about by the simple tempering and peanut-sesame powder. The peanut-sesame powder is actually such an effective enhancer that the aroma is sure to waft out of the kitchen as you toss the south indian tava ....
Cooked Rice
Recipe# 32639
21 Apr 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
how to cook rice perfectly recipe | cooked rice without pressure cooker | cooked white rice | how to cook rice on stove | with 12 amazing images. how to cook rice perfec ....
Ghee Rice Recipe, How To Make Ghee Rice
Recipe# 4755
11 Dec 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
When you want the focus to be on the subzi, then this is the best choice for your Main Course . Soothing yet flavourful, the Ghee Rice combines beautifully with elaborate Subzis / Curries and
Cucumber Curd Rice ( Pregnancy Recipe)
Recipe# 2986
12 Mar 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
This is a slightly modified version of the south indian "dahi bhaat". Rich in protein and calcium, this rice dish is just perfect for a cooling summer lunch. The cucumber, carrots and coriander provide fibre and vitamin a. I have used mild flavours, so that it will agree with you even you even durin ....
South Indian Stir Fry Rice
Recipe# 1584
09 Mar 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
This tongue-tickling rice treat is prepared with readily-available ingredients, but has an unforgettable flavour and pleasing texture. The key ingredients, which endow this South Indian Stir-Fry Rice with such irresistibility, are sesame seeds and pean ....
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