About South Indian Recipes

South Indian cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors, vibrant colors, and diverse range of dishes. With its distinct culinary style and emphasis on fresh ingredients, South Indian cuisine has gained popularity not only within India but also across the globe. Let's explore some iconic South Indian recipes that are loved by food enthusiasts worldwide.

  1. Dosa: Dosa is a thin and crispy pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter. It is a staple breakfast dish in South India. The traditional dosa is served with coconut chutney and sambar, a flavorful lentil soup. There are various variations of dosa, such as Masala Dosa (filled with spiced potato filling) and Mysore Dosa (spread with spicy chutney).
  2. Idli: Idli is another popular South Indian breakfast dish. These fluffy, steamed rice cakes are made by fermenting a mixture of rice and lentils. Idlis are light, nutritious, and usually served with coconut chutney and sambar. They are a healthy and filling option loved by people of all ages.
  3. Sambhar: Sambhar is a tangy and spicy lentil soup that accompanies many South Indian dishes. It is made by cooking lentils with a variety of vegetables like drumsticks, carrots, tomatoes, and tamarind pulp. The soup is seasoned with a blend of spices and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Sambhar is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed with idli, dosa, rice, or even as a standalone soup.
  4. Rasam: Rasam is a comforting and aromatic South Indian soup known for its tangy flavor. It is typically made with tamarind juice, tomatoes, and a blend of spices like black pepper, cumin, and coriander seeds. Rasam is often served as a part of a full meal and is believed to aid digestion.
  5. Pongal: Pongal is a flavorful and hearty dish that is commonly prepared during harvest festivals in South India. It is made with rice and split yellow moong dal, cooked together with ghee, cumin, black pepper, and cashews. Pongal has a creamy texture and is often garnished with freshly grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves.
  6. Biryani: Biryani, although popular throughout India, has regional variations, and the South Indian biryani stands out with its unique flavors. It is a fragrant rice dish cooked with aromatic spices, meat (such as chicken, mutton, or fish), and sometimes with vegetables. The rice and meat are layered together and cooked to perfection, resulting in a flavorful and aromatic one-pot meal.
  7. Coconut Chutney: Coconut chutney is a quintessential accompaniment in South Indian cuisine. Made from freshly grated coconut, green chilies, roasted chana dal (split roasted chickpeas), and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and urad dal (black gram lentils), coconut chutney adds a refreshing and creamy element to various dishes.
  8. Appam: Appam is a soft and fluffy pancake made from fermented rice and coconut batter. It has a thin, lacy center and a soft, spongy periphery. Appams are best enjoyed with a coconut milk-based stew called Ishtu, which is usually made with vegetables, meat, or poultry.

These are just a few examples of the wide array of South Indian recipes. South Indian cuisine is a treasure trove of flavors, textures, and culinary delights that continue to captivate food lovers around the world.

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Breakfast recipes

Breakfast recipes

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Diabetic recipes

Diabetic recipes

Food should contain rich in fiber and it should take long hours to digest. Apart from Chapati and Ragi we can make recipes on Millets. Millets look like small grain and has rich in fiber. It will cook so quickly and tastes heavenly. Some of the best dishes I like Thinai Uppuma, Sama Arisi Pongal, Ragi Dosai etc.

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Ganesh chaturthi recipes

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Millet recipes

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Millets and Ragi are called as Live Grains. When you make a heave of any of these grains it will not be in the heave position it slopes down and flattens. So it is believed to be it has more necessary miners and fibers for human lives. Many millet recipes can be prepared, among I like Kudiraivali Biriyani very much

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Snacks

Snacks

Want to have something nutritious and healthy after each crunchy bite. Then try some of the snacks recipes published here. Groundnut oil is used for frying. Vegetable stuffing, Paneer and cheese are used for making these recipes. Occasionally if you have these snacks it will be healthy for sure.

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Gravy / Curry / Kuzhambu

Curry and kuzhambu

In this section you can find mouth watering Kuzhambu, Sambar & North Indian gravy which will go with rice, Idli, Dosa or Chapathi. These preparations are authentic. It’s healthy and tasty. You can pour gingley oil for Vathakuzhambu / Karakuzhambu / Pulikuzhambu for enhanced taste.

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Diwali snacks recipes

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Food Calorie Chart

South Indian Food Calorie Chart

Know your Calorie values of some common Vegetarian, non-vegetarian and some common food items. Remember, intake of one course meal should be around 800 Calories. Know more about what you need to eat...

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Indian Spices / Ingredients Gallery

Ingredients Gallery

Indian recipes demand large range of ingredients even for simple recipe. All ingredients have medicinal value in it. Some of the ingredients heal food poison, cure fever and prevent cancer. Here are the photos.

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Pongal / Sankranti festival recipes

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Krishna jayanthi / Gokulashtami recipes

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On eighth day (Ashtami), Shravan month (Hindu calendar) Lord Kirshna was born. His birthday is celebrated by Hindus. This festival is popularly known as Gokulashtami, Jenmashtami, Krishna Jeyanthi...

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About Me

About Me

I’m Sridher, from Trichy. I am a big fan of food.I would like to have my plate filled with at least 2 to 3 colors of dishes. I really started cooking when I got bored with hotel food. I had tried some recipes, succeeded many of them but failed few too. I don’t want to bore you more. Please share your comments on this blog.

Thanks to Gunaselvi

Thanks to Gunaselvi

She pitched in to fine tune what I have been doing so far. She actively involved in photography, recipe innovation and helped this blog to achieve next level. She has put lot of effort to make this website a HTML 5 version which is all device friendly. Thanks Guna, long way to go!!

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