Just imagine – a bowl of hot sambhar served with fresh and crunchy dosa. Our mouth waters just thinking of this wonderful combination. We can imagine that this treat can be savored by dipping the crunchy dosa in sambar. This is because we Indians love South Indian cuisine! While North Indians have naans, kulchas, rotis and parathas, South Indians have a variety of rotis to accompany their meals. Idli, Uttapam, Dosa – These classic dishes are served with chutney, sambhar and rasam. Not many people know that there are other breads in South Indian cuisine apart from these popular dishes. Our love for South Indian food has helped us discover recipes for all the classic South Indian breads made from rice.
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Here are 8 classic South Indian breads made with rice:
1. Dosa – Our Recommendation
Who doesn’t love dosa?! This thin and crispy crepe-like dish is also prepared with a fermented rice-lentil batter. Dosa is often stuffed with potato masala or paneer and makes for a delicious meal.
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2. Uttapam
Another delicacy of South India, the word uttapam literally means ‘to pour appam’. It is also prepared with fermented rice-lentil batter and is topped with chopped onions, tomatoes and green chillies.
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3. Idiyappam
This traditional South Indian dish is not as popular as its counterparts, but it is very tasty. Idiyappam is basically rice flour noodles that are boiled together. They are also known as string hoppers.
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4. Appam
We are all familiar with the popular South Indian combination of Appam and Stew. guess what? Appam can be enjoyed with other South Indian curries too! Appams are prepared from a fermented combination of rice, lentils and coconut.
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5. Appe
Also known as Paniyarama, Paddu or Ponganalu, this South Indian breakfast is very much liked in the southern states. These small balls of steamed fermented rice batter are made in specially designed pans.
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6. Puttu
This South Indian snack is often served with Kadala curry. Rice, coconut and water together form a cylindrical shaped putta.
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7. stone
Also known as Ari Pathiri, this dish is a special roti made from rice flour. A popular preparation of Malabari cuisine, Pathri pairs well with all types of curries.
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8. Vellayappam
This sweet variation of appam is paper soft, thin and extra crispy! Vellayappam is a popular dish in Kerala and is often paired with vegetable stew or kurma. It is made from rice, coconut and yeast.
Click here for the complete recipe of Vellayappam.
Try these South Indian classic recipes and let us know which one is your favorite in the comments section below!