Most Popular Traditional South Indian Cuisines

The 5 southern states of India - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Telangana, famous for the delicious south Indian Cuisines. The cuisine mostly comprises of vegetarian dishes of all the five states.

The food is mainly known for its aroma, texture, and irresistible taste. It might be the crispiness and nutty flavor of dosa, soft texture of idli, or be the sweet aroma of Kesari bath any dish here is a treat to your tongue. South Indian cuisine is not only prominent in taste but also in nourishment, the south Indian food is stuffed with protein, fiber, and complex carbs as they are mostly made by lentils, rice, spices, and coconut. They are easily digestible. South Indian delicacies pamper your taste buds by the brilliance of flavor, perfect blend of seasoning, and pleasant aroma.

 

Here are the best SouthIndian cuisines that you must try to delight your taste buds.

 

VADA:   

Vada is fried legume paste usually consumed as breakfast, the legume mostly used are chickpea, moong, urad, and pigeon pea. They are mostly crispier on the outside and soft inside.

 

DOSA:

Dosa is the South Indian crepe stuffed with potato filling and served with coconut chutney and sambar. This is found and loved by all over India and a few overseas. This is even considered the most delicious breakfast of South India.

 

IDLI:

Idli is a type of rice cake. It is one of the most popular south Indian breakfasts in the Southern states. It is considered the healthiest breakfast; these are soft and fluffy usually served by sambar.

 

APPAM:

Appam is Kerala pancake made up of fermented rice batter; it is consumed as breakfast and dinner as well. Coconut is the main element which is used to make appam. Appams are generally served with Kurma or coconut milk.

 

KESARI BATH:

Kesari bath also known as Kesari is a sweet South Indian delicacy that is famous all over India. The prime ingredients used in making this dessert are Kesari Rava, milk, jaggery, and ghee. Kesari bath is also known as Halwa in North India.

 

BISI-BELE-BATH:

Bisi-bele-bath is spicy rice-based savory from Karnataka; this authentic dish is consumed mainly as the main course. Bisi-Bele-Bath translates to a hot lentil dish is formerly originated in Mysore palace and spread across.

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