7 South-Indian Dishes That Are A Must Try This Summer

Producer: Shreeja Bhattacharya

Pongal, a savory rice and lentil dish, is flavored with black pepper, cumin, and ghee.

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Avial is a mixed vegetable curry cooked in coconut and yogurt, seasoned with curry leaves.

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Lemon Rice is a zesty, tangy dish made with rice, lemon juice, peanuts, and spices.

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Puliyogare, or tamarind rice, is a tangy and spicy rice dish, flavored with tamarind paste and spices.

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Rasam is a tangy, spiced soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, and spices, perfect for summer.

Vada, deep-fried savory doughnuts, are crispy on the outside and soft inside, often paired with sambar.

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Curd Rice is a cooling, creamy dish made with yogurt, rice, and tempered with mustard seeds.

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