South Indian Food.

 

South Indian food has earned much fame across the globe, particularly for scrumptious dishes like Dosa, Vada, Idli, Uttapam and Sambar. 

South Indian meals comprise cuisines of five South Indian states namely Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, along with several local cuisines within these states. The region offers a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes with each state holding its own uniqueness and food habits. Some authentic and popular South Indian dishes that are sure to delight taste buds include Chakra Pongal, Sambar and Vadai from Tamil Nadu; Rava Idli from Karnataka; Kadala Curry and Appam from Kerala; and Kebabs and Biryanis from Andhra Pradesh. 

• Distinct Features.

South India is known for its varied range of spices, many of which are being exported to different nations for centuries. The most important spices produced in South India are cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and pepper. The region is famous for a wide range of spicy foods with each state differing others predominantly from the spiciness of food, its different varieties and method of cooking. The staple food of locals of the region including some Brahmin communities is rice which is best savoured with Sambhar or curry. 

• Sweet dishes and other accompaniments. 

The sweet dishes served as the last course of a meal includes items like thirukannamidu, Kesari and kheer. After the meal bananas are offered to the guests followed with paan comprising of nicely folded betel leaves consisting of lime and betel nuts that is considered to have digestive value.

• Snacks.

Snacks items like vada, bhaji, and bonda are quite popular in this region and are relished with different varieties of chutneys and thayir Pachadi.

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