5 Rice Dishes For Summers From South India

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Summer Rice Dishes

South Indian cuisine offers a wide array of rice dishes that are light, flavorful, and perfect for hot summer days.

A Cooling Effect!

These rice dishes are not only delicious but also provide a cooling effect, making them ideal for the summer months in South India.

Which Ones To Have?

Here are some refreshing rice dishes from South India:

1. Curd Rice

A soothing dish made with cooked rice mixed with yogurt, milk, and seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, and green chilies.

2. Tamarind Rice

A tangy and spicy rice dish made with a flavorful paste of tamarind, spices, and jaggery mixed with cooked rice.

3. Coconut Rice

Fragrant and lightly spiced, coconut rice is made by mixing cooked rice with freshly grated coconut

4. Mango Rice

A delightful summer dish made with cooked rice mixed with grated raw mango, seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, and a hint of turmeric.

5. Sesame Rice

Tastes almost equally good with brown rice and is the perfect quick fix if you are stuck with 'leftover' rice.

So, which one is your favourite?