South Indian food, brings to mind idlis, dosas, sambhar and
vada. Beside these immensely popular classics, there are more tasty fares. In
south India there are hugfe numbers of vegetarian dishes. The food in this
region use generous amount of spices and coconuts.The final tempering with oil,
mustard seeds, curry leaves, dried red chilies and urad dal is similar for most
of the dishes.
The Malabar Coast in the South India is famous for its
spices of pungent aromas that lured many foreign invaders like the Dutch, the
French and the English. Cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg are
some of the notable spices, which are found in abundance in the South. The
availability of coconut, fish and root tubers have influenced the culinary
creations of the South. Rice is the staple food for the people of South India
instead of wheat, which is more popular in northern states.
South Indian cuisine is rice based. Rice is combined with
lentils to make wonderful dosas, idlis, vadas and uttapams. These items are glorious
and delicious besides being nourishing and digestible (due to the fermenting
process). They are combined with sambhar (dal), rasam (tamarind dal), dry and
curried vegetable and pachadi (yogurt).
Their rice preparations are also masterpieces like biryani
from Hyderabad, lemon rice and rice seasoned with coconut, peanuts, tamarind,
chilies, curry leaves, urad dal and fenugreek seeds.
Coconut water straight from the nut is a common beverage and
sight in South India. Coffee is very popular in South India and Madras coffee
is popular in South Indian restaurants throughout the world. The South Indian
food is a brilliant blend of flavors, colors, seasoning, nutritional balance,
fragrance, taste, and visual appeal. So if you are looking for south indian
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