9 Must-Try South Indian Rice Dishes

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1. Thengai Sadam Thengai Sadam is a classic rice dish from southern India. Rice and grated coconut make up the dish's foundation.

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2. Paruppu Sadam One of Tamil Nadu's most well-known side dishes, Paruppu Sadam is made of rice and dal that are seasoned with a variety of spices and herbs.

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3. Puliyogare This rice dish, also known as tamarind rice, is typically offered at festive gatherings.

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4. Lemon Rice On days when you oversleep or are unable to locate food in your refrigerator, this is the ideal quick cure.

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5. Bisi Bele Bath The Karnataka region of India is home to the flavorful and spicily prepared dish known as Bisi Bele Bath, which is translated to mean hot lentil rice.

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6. Sakkarai Pongal Freshly harvested new rice, clarified butter, jaggery, sesame seeds, raisins, milk, and cashew nuts are used to prepare this sweet and buttery dish.

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7. Curd Rice One of the most popular foods among South Indians is curd rice, the ultimate comfort food in India. 

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8. Pongal In Tamil Nadu, formal celebrations or ceremonial meals typically include the sweet rice delicacy known as Pongal.

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9. Hyderabadi Biryani Hyderabadi biryani is a South Indian meal made of basmati rice, mutton, goat, or chicken as well as lemon, yoghurt, onions, and saffron.

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