7 Lip-Smacking South Indian Rice Recipes

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Nisha Dubey

Apart from Dosa, Idli, and Uthapam, you can try out different flavoursome rice recipes hailing from the southern regions of India. Here are the seven lip-smacking South Indian rice dishes that you must have.

Puliyogare (Tamarind Rice) The dish tastes different in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. It is mostly served during festive occasions and is served as a "prasad" in many temples.

Sambar Rice Sambar is like a wholesome curry made of lentils and a whole lot of veggies like drumsticks, brinjal, potatoes, ash gourd, pumpkin, carrots, beans, and more. It is mixed with steamed rice, making it a bowl of comfort. 

Ellu Sadam It is made with rice, sesame seeds, and some flavourful ingredients like ghee, urad dal, and more. It has a nutty flavour and can pair well with a kosambari salad, yogurt, or even some tart pickles.

 Lemon Rice This is one of the most popular South Indian rice dishes. It is eaten for breakfast along with pickles or coconut chutney.

Mango Rice It is popularly consumed in south Indian states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. This raw mango rice is a refreshing dish that can be enjoyed with some kosambari or a cucumber lentil salad.

 Coconut Rice Coconut rice can be made from grated coconut, lentils, herbs, and spices. It is a popular one in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. 

 Vegetable Bagara Rice This dish is famous in the Telangana region of southern India. It is made with whole spices, mint, coriander leaves, and lots of veggies.