6 Lesser-Known South Indian Snacks Every North Indian Must Try

Jun 01, 2023, 19:20 IST

Sneha Swaminathan

Parippu Vada

Parippu Vada, fritters made with pulses, is an excellent accompaniment to your evening tea. It's simple to prepare and popular with kids.

Pazham Pori

Pazham Pori, a popular Malayali food, is prepared from ripe bananas which are sliced, dipped in all-purpose flour, and then deep fried.

Ada 

Ada or Ela Ada is a steamed dessert made up of coconut and jaggery placed within rice paste wrapped in banana leaves.

Achappam

Achappam, commonly known as Rose Cookies, is made from rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, and eggs.

Mysore bonda,

Mysore bonda, also known as ulundu bonda, is cooked with urad dal, spices, and fresh coconut chunks.

Aval 

Aval or rice flakes vilayichathu is a simple tea-time snack. It is made from rice flakes mixed with jaggery and coconut.

Punugulu

Punugulu, one of Hyderabad's most famous street snacks, takes the basic dosa and elevates it with chopped onions, coriander, and yoghurt blended into the batter before being deep fried to a crisp golden brown.

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