Monsoon Special: 7 Must-Have South Indian Dishes To Enjoy On A Rainy Day

Monsoon Snacks

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1. Kuthiraivali Kuzhi Paniyaram

[{"selector":"#anim-47190e41-94ea-41db-95a1-32694d493507 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-33.97591979927624%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] This snack from Tamil Nadu is a delightful treat for rainy afternoons. Credits: Canva Images

2. Mudre Kanni

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3. Pappada Vada

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4. Parippu Vada

[{"selector":"#anim-3337efca-00d8-42e8-b2b7-9febafd63b65 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-38.24609363672348%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] This Kerala snack is a popular lentil-based snack that’s perfect for a satisfying rainy day bite. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

5. Ulavu Charu

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6. Makka Garelu

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7. Kummu Curry

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[{"selector":"#anim-ff756f5f-72f2-42a2-b833-3c159941c986 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-40.035782756296435%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] What is your go-to monsoon snack? Credits: Unsplash