South Indian dishes are not just mouth-watering but very versatile and loved all over India. They are well-known for their spicy flavor. Rice is one of the important components of most of the south Indian cuisines. Rice is either ground and used in recipes or just cooked and plated with spicy gravy in most parts of the region, which go down well with poppadoms, chutneys, fried non-vegetarian items, or dry cooked vegetables. Ragi, jowar, and bajra are also extensively used in some parts of South India. It is almost difficult to pick the top 5 dishes from the exotic range of recipes to try.
Masala Dosa
The masala dosa is one of the most famous Indian dishes and eaten widely amongst Indians. It is the 39th most delicious food in the world. This dish is thin crispy dosa that has potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and a variety of spices. It is paired with a hot delicious sambar and mint/coconut chutney.
Idly
Idly is the best and most eaten south Indian dish. Idly, which is sometimes also called Idli, is a type of cake that is made out of fermented rice and black lentils and steamed cooked. It is mainly eaten for breakfast and evening snack time. This is also served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Appam
Appam is also known as south Indian pancakes. They are made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk. Appam is loved extensively in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Sri Lanka. It can be consumed for breakfast or lunch or dinner.
Mendu Vada
Mendu Vada is called the South Indian doughnut, it is made out of lentils and fermented and deep-fried. It is made in a doughnut shape, with a soft interior and a crispy texture on the outside. This dish is mostly served as breakfast or snacks on festival occasions in the south.
Rasam/Saaru:
Rasam is an important component of south Indian meals. It is a fusion soup prepared with tamarind pulp, which is then mixed with various spices, finally given a tadka of mustard and curry leaves. It can be consumed with rice or separately as a soup. It has amazing digestive benefits.