5 Must-Try Steamed South Indian Breakfast Dishes

Oct 29, 2024, 14:17 IST

Dikshant Sharma

Idli

It’s a soft and fluffy rice cake, made from fermented batter of rice and urad dal that is light and easy to digest, usually served with sambar and coconut chutney.

Kozhukattai

Steamed rice dumplings stuffed with a blend of lentils, jaggery, and shredded coconut. These savoury, sweet delicacies are particularly well-liked during celebrations.

Puttu

A unique dish from Kerala made from steamed rice flour and coconut layers, usually served with bananas or curry, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and savoury flavours.

Idiyappam

Also known as string hoppers, this dish features delicate strands of rice flour, steamed and typically served with coconut milk or curry, making for a light yet satisfying breakfast.

Kuzhi Paniyaram

Small, round dumplings made from fermented rice and lentil batter, cooked in a special pan. They can be sweet or savoury, often enjoyed with chutney.

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