10 Types Of South Indian Rice Dishes 

By Vidhushi Singh

Rice is a major obsession in South India. You may enjoy a wide variety of rice meals around the region, here is a list of 10 South Indian rice dishes.

Puliyogare

Puliyogare is tamarind rice which features strong spices along with tamarind and aroma of ginger oil. 

Coconut Rice

A decent festival rice which is mild in flavour and prepared with grated coconut, cashew nuts and spices.

Bisi Bele Bath

It is a flavorful, spicy and slightly tangy meal made with mixed vegetables, lentils, rice and aromatic spices.

Sesame Rice

Flavored with white sesame seeds and gingerly oil, Sesame rice is a quick and delicious food to have.

Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice is a go to breakfast food made by combining lemon juice, turmeric, curry leaves, urad dal and mustard to temper the rice.

Karuvapellai Satham

Food which is healthy and delicious with the main essence of Curry leaf and is famous in Tamil Nadu.

Bagara Annam

One of Telangana's best rice food after Hyderabadi Biryani cooked with Basmati or Sona Masuri rice with generous amount of coriander and mint leaves.

Brinji Rice

One of its kind which is relished with Brinji or Bay leaf to add flavour. Coconut Milk, rice and vegetables are the key ingredients.

Vaangi Bath

This wedding dish is made with bottle shaped green brinjal, spices, unique Vangi Bath masala. Served with Mosari Bajji (raita), Papad and Sandige.

Curd Rice

A very common South Indian food which is combined with thick and creamy curd, dry roasted chilli or fruits (optional) and rice.