Rice is the staple grain in South India. Enjoy our collection of South Indian Rice recipes.
Which are the most popular South Indian Rice recipes?
One of the best Indian comfort foods is Curd Rice. Yes, when you are a bit down then this is the recipe to make. I grew up as a kid having this recipe countless times. Did you know that curd rice is served at the end of a meal in South India!
curd rice recipe | South Indian curd rice | dahi chawal | thayir sadam
lemon rice recipe is a popular South Indian rice. lemon rice has a nice sour lemon taste. This is a easy and quick lemon rice recipe made with basic ingredients like lemon juice, boiled rice and Indian spices. Popular South Indian breakfast often is lemon rice also called chitranna rice often made with leftover rice.
lemon rice recipe | South Indian lemon rice | chitranna rice
Popular in Karnataka is Bisi Bele Bhaat served with lots of ghee.
An evergreen favourite, the Raw Mango Rice is prepared in South Indian homes at least once a week when the mango season is on. A traditional tempering and partially cooked raw mangoes give this rice a tangy flavour and exciting crunch.
raw mango rice recipe | tangy kachi keri rice | mangai sadam | raw mango rice Indian style | mavinakayi chitranna
coconut rice recipe | South Indian coconut rice | nariyal chawal | easy coconut rice Indian recipe | thengai sadam is a simple rice delicacy made in almost every household in South of India.
coconut rice recipe | South Indian coconut rice | nariyal chawal | easy coconut rice Indian recipe
One Dish South Indian Rice Recipe
A traditional one-dish meal from the kitchens of Tamil Nadu, the Sambhar Rice is enjoyed so much by them that it is made on special occasions as well as lazy weekends!
sambar rice recipe | sambar sadam | Tamil Nadu sambar sadam | South Indian sambar rice
Did you know South Indian's have rice for Breakfast?
Ven Pongal is South India’s equivalent of the North Indian khichdi. Cooked rice and moong dal are flavoured with ginger, crushed peppercorns and cumin seeds, and garnished with ghee-roasted cashew nuts and curry leaves.
ven pongal recipe | khara pongal | pongal South Indian breakfast recipe
South Indian Rice Recipes for festivals.
Chitranna Rice is a very popular South Indian recipe, which is considered very auspicious and made on festival days as an offering to God. People don’t mind standing in long queues to get their share of Chitranna prasad at temples.
chitranna rice | Karnataka chitranna rice | South Indian nimbehannu chitranna | lemon rice
Healthy South Indian Rice Recipes
sama lemon rice recipe | little millet vegetable lemon rice | healthy barnyard millet lemon rice | sama lemon rice recipe, also known as barnyard millet lemon rice, is a delightful fusion of the nutty goodness of sama (little millet) and the zesty tang of lemon. It's inspired from a traditional South Indian lemon rice recipe.
sama lemon rice recipe | little millet vegetable lemon rice | healthy barnyard millet lemon rice
What Souht Indian Rice Recipes are good for the tiffin?
Traditional South Indian fare, and a favourite especially with tamil brahmins, the carrot, cucumber and curd rice is a frequent choice for the ‘tiffin box’!
carrot cucumber curd rice recipe | South Indian cucumber carrot curd rice | Indian curd rice with carrot
Tomato Rice, spicy and tangy rice preparation is ideal for packing in a lunch box, and sure to be enjoyed by young and old alike.
tomato rice recipe | South Indian style tomato rice | thakkali sadam
Other popular South Indian Rice recipes are Peanut Rice and Tamarind Rice.
Happy Cooking!
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