5 South Indian Breads You Must Try

Dosa

A staple in South Indian cooking, dosa is a crispy, thin pancake cooked from fermented rice and lentil batter that goes well with sambar and chutneys.

Idiyappam

Idiyappam, often called string hoppers, is a dish of steamed rice flour noodles that is typically served with spicy curries or coconut milk.

Appam

A soft, bowl-shaped bread with a crispy edge, appam is made from fermented rice batter and coconut milk, ideal for pairing with vegetable stews or non-veg dishes.

Puttu

This steamed rice and coconut layered bread is a traditional Kerala dish, usually enjoyed with banana, sugar or spicy curries.

Uttapam

When topped with veggies like tomatoes, onions and chillies, uttapam serves as a filling and savoury substitute for a simple dosa.