Rice For Lunch? Try These South Indian Recipes

By Nikita Toppo

Being staple in South Indian cuisine, rice is used as a primary ingredient in multiple dishes from dosa to idiyappam. Here are five rice recipes from South Indian cuisine that is worth trying.

Also known as chitrana, this is the most popular rice dish from South India that is made along with the hint of lemon and curry leaves.

Lemon Rice

Puliyogare or tamarind rice is made with a strong flavour of spices along with tamarind and it is served specially on festive occasions as temple prasad.

Tamarind Rice

This tangy and spicy dish is made with rice, tomato, mint and curry leaves that can be prepared within minutes.

Tomato Rice

This comforting and mildly flavoured rice is another festive dish that is mostly paired with avial or a spicy gravy.

Coconut Rice

This spicy and tangy dish of Karnataka is made with lentils, rice, vegetables and super aromatic masala powder.

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