Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh
South Indian cuisine is known for its rich flavours, vibrant spices, and a wide range of dishes. Here are five South Indian protein-rich dinner recipes you must try.
Uttapam is a traditional South Indian pancake made from the batter of fermented rice and lentils. You can add soya granules to the batter to boost the amount of protein.
Oats idli features the incorporation of oats into the batter, adding a boost of fibre and protein.
This dosa is made of moong dal and rice batter and is spiced up with ginger, green chillies, and cumin seeds, giving a distinct taste to Pesarattu.
This traditional South Indian dish is made with ridge gourd (peerkangai). The vegetable is high in dietary fibre and protein and low in calories.
This traditional South Indian curry is made from an array of vegetables cooked in a coconut and yoghurt-based gravy. It can be served with steamed rice or dosa.